Question

distinguishing positive and negative connotations

read each sentence. then, use the drop-down menus to complete the statements.
the man was extremely cunning with his plans.
a word that has a similar meaning as cunning and has a positive connotation is clever.
while rummaging through the sale rack, i found a cheap pair of running shoes.
the denotative meaning of cheap in this sentence is
ot expensive.\
the shirt my father is wearing is very loud.
the word loud in this sentence has a negative connotation meaning

drop-down options:
visually shocking
high in volume
attention-getting

Explanation:

Analyze the sentence context

The sentence is: "The shirt my father is wearing is very loud."
The prompt asks to complete the statement: "The word loud in this sentence has a negative connotation meaning ________."
Here, "loud" is used figuratively to describe a piece of clothing (a shirt), not literally to describe sound.

Evaluate the options

Using the Denotation and Connotation knowledge point:

• "high in volume" is the literal (denotative) meaning of "loud," which does not apply to a shirt.
• "attention-getting" is a neutral or slightly positive way to describe something noticeable, but the prompt specifies that the word has a negative connotation in this context.
• "visually shocking" captures the negative connotation of an excessively bright, garish, or tasteless piece of clothing.

Therefore, the correct option to complete the statement is "visually shocking".

Answer:

• visually shocking (Correct answer)
• high in volume
• attention-getting