Question

how can understanding connotative meanings improve empathy in communication? by helping us understand the emotional impact of words on others. by focusing only on dictionary definitions. by allowing us to memorize more words. by making our language more complex.

Explanation:

Connotative meanings are the emotional - and cultural - associated meanings of words. Understanding them helps us recognize how words affect others emotionally, which is key to empathy in communication. Dictionary definitions are denotative, memorizing words and making language complex don't directly relate to empathy through connotative meanings.

Answer:

By helping us understand the emotional impact of words on others.