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 kind of connotation does the underlined word have in the following passage from the great gatsby? \they were careless people, tom and daisy - they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness\

Explanation:

In the context of the passage, the word "creatures" is used to describe people as if they are less - than - human or objects that can be "smashed up." This usage gives the word a negative connotation as it dehumanizes and implies a lack of respect or value for the people being referred to. The overall tone of the passage, with words like "careless," "smashed up," and "retreated," also supports the negative connotation of the word "creatures" in this context.

Answer:

negative