Question

connotation vs. denotation in the great gatsby
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? \we were sitting at a table with a man of about my age and a rowdy little girl, who gave way upon the slightest provocation to uncontrollable laughter.\
negative
neutral
positive

Explanation:

The word "rowdy" implies disorderly or unruly behavior, which has an unfavorable tone, so it has a negative connotation.

Answer:

A. negative