Question

denotation: the literal meaning of a word - can be found in the dictionary connotation: the idea or feeling that a word invokes - the cultural, historical, or societal meaning of a word - contains tone/mood positive - a word with an uplifting tone or mood negative - a word with an unfavorable tone or mood neutral - a word that does not evoke a tone or mood what type of connotation is the underlined word of the following passage from the great gatsby? \if personality is an unbroken series of successful gestures, then there was something gorgeous about him.\ negative neutral positive

Explanation:

The word "gorgeous" has an uplifting tone, suggesting something highly pleasing or attractive, which is a positive connotation.

Answer:

C. positive