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mood and sensory language quick check
what is the definition of connotation? (1 point)
o the associations attached to a word
o the slight degrees of difference in a words meaning
o the atmosphere or emotional quality of a text
o the literal meaning of a word
Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning. For example, the word "home" has a literal meaning of a place of residence, but it also has connotations of warmth, safety, and belonging. The other options describe denotation (the literal meaning), nuance (slight differences in meaning), and mood (atmosphere/emotional quality of a text), respectively.
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The associations attached to a word