Question

which of these does not reflect what \connotation\ means?

1. the way a word makes the reader/listener feel
2. the most literal meaning of a word
3. the emotional weight of a word
4. the impact that a word has on the listener/reader

Explanation:

Connotation refers to the non-literal, emotional, or associative meaning of a word that shapes how a reader/listener perceives or feels about it. The literal, dictionary definition of a word is its denotation, not connotation, so this option does not reflect the meaning of connotation.

Answer:

1. the most literal meaning of a word