Question

gaurav got food poisoning over the weekend. when talking to his mom, gaurav wanted to communicate the severity of his condition. in order to imply the volatile outcome of the food poisoning, gaurav told his mom that he \barfed.\ gaurav decided not to use \got sick\ or \vomited\ because these words did not imply the same interpretive meaning as \barfed.\ gaurav decided to use the word base on its: denotative meaning connotative meaning syntax heuristic

Explanation:

Denotative meaning is the literal definition. Syntax is about grammar structure. Heuristic is a problem - solving approach. Connotative meaning involves associated emotions and interpretations. Gaurav chose "barfed" for its stronger, more evocative connotation to imply severity.

Answer:

B. Connotative meaning