Question

what is the definition of connotation?
connotation is the emotion or idea that is associated with a word.
connotation is the definition of a word that is found in the dictionary.
connotation is the repeated use of a word in a passage for emphasis.
connotation is the history of a word and its change over time.

Explanation:

Connotation refers to the emotional or ideational associations a word has, beyond its literal dictionary definition (which is denotation). Repeated use for emphasis is a stylistic device (like repetition), and the history of a word is etymology.

Answer:

Connotation is the emotion or idea that is associated with a word.