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 \ \.
the shirt my father is wearing is very loud.
the word loud in this sentence has a negative connot \

Explanation:

• For the word "cheap" in "While rummaging through the sale rack, I found a cheap pair of running shoes", the denotative meaning (the literal, dictionary - defined meaning) is "not expensive". "Expensive" is the opposite of "cheap" in terms of cost, and "of poor quality" is a connotative (implied, emotional) meaning rather than denotative.
• For the word "loud" in "The shirt my father is wearing is very loud", the negative connotation is related to the shirt being gaudy or having an unpleasantly bright or flashy appearance.

Answer:

• The denotative meaning of "cheap" in the second sentence is "not expensive".
• For the third sentence, a word that could be used to describe the negative connotation of "loud" (in the context of the shirt) could be "gaudy" (assuming a multiple - choice with appropriate options, but based on the given dropdown - like structure for "cheap", if we assume a similar dropdown for "loud" with relevant negative connotation words).