Question

read the following sentences. the teachers jovial manner instantly put the fearful new students at ease. before long, many of them were actively participating and answering discussion questions. what is the denotation of the word jovial? happy and friendly generous and shy forceful and bossy grumpy and hostile

Explanation:

Denotation refers to the literal meaning of a word. "Jovial" means happy and friendly. In the sentence, the teacher's manner (described as jovial) made fearful students at ease and led them to participate, which aligns with a positive, friendly, and happy demeanor. "Generous and shy" has no relation to the context clues. "Forceful and bossy" would likely intimidate rather than ease students. "Grumpy and hostile" is the opposite of what makes students comfortable.

Answer:

happy and friendly