Question

which sentence demonstrates the connotative meaning of \family\?
○ the most fundamental group in society is the family.
○ family often symbolizes feelings of safety and belonging.
○ a family can be a group of people who live under one roof.
○ people sharing the same biological lineage are family.

Explanation:

Connotative meaning refers to the emotional or cultural associations a word carries, beyond its literal (denotative) definition. The first, third, and fourth options give literal or functional descriptions of "family" (denotative). The second option, "Family often symbolizes feelings of safety and belonging," connects "family" to emotional associations (safety, belonging), which is connotative.

Answer:

B. Family often symbolizes feelings of safety and belonging.