Question

which of these does not reflect what \connotation\ means? the most literal meaning of a word the emotional weight of a word the way a word makes the reader/listener feel the impact that a word has on the listener/reader

Explanation:

Connotation refers to the associated or secondary meaning of a word, including emotional associations, how it makes the reader/listener feel, and its impact on them. The most literal meaning of a word is its denotation, not connotation.

Answer:

the most literal meaning of a word