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 type of connotation is the underlined word of the following passage from the great gatsby? \it faced—or seemed to face—the whole eternal world for an instant, and then concentrated on you with an irresistible prejudice in your favour.\
negative
positive
neutral

Explanation:

The word "irresistible" implies something very appealing and favorable, which creates an uplifting mood, so it has a positive connotation.

Answer:

B. positive