Question

can be positive, negative, or neutral.

• positive: word has positive tone or mood in the text
• e.g.: nice
• negative: word has negative tone or mood in 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 denotation?

• the cultural meaning of a word
• the literal meaning of a word
• the societal meaning of a word

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we recall the definition of denotation: a word's denotation is its literal, dictionary - defined meaning. The first option, "the cultural meaning of a word", and the third option, "the societal meaning of a word", refer to connotative or contextual meanings influenced by culture or society. Only the second option, "the literal meaning of a word", matches the definition of denotation.

Answer:

B. the literal meaning of a word (assuming the options are labeled as A: the cultural meaning of a word, B: the literal meaning of a word, C: the societal meaning of a word)