Question

• positive: word has positive tone or the text
• e.g.: nice
• negative: word has negative tone the text
• e.g.: weak
• neutral: words used as descriptors, adjectives, or fillers that do not evoke a tone or mood at all
• e.g.: considerate
• using words with certain connotations can help the reader differentiate between the protagonist and the antagonist of a story
• using words with different connotations helps the reader see descriptive language better

what is a words connotation?

• the dictionary definition of a word
• the idea or feeling that a word evokes
• the literal meaning of a word

Explanation:

The dictionary definition and literal meaning of a word refer to its denotation. Connotation is about the associated ideas or feelings a word brings up, as seen in the examples of positive (nice), negative (weak), and neutral (considerate) connotations which relate to evoked tones/feelings.

Answer:

B. the idea or feeling that a word evokes