Question

question 8 (true/false worth 2 points) (02.03a lc) the feeling or idea that is suggested by a word is its connotative meaning. true false a student should use a thesaurus to find a synonym for a word that matches their desired tone and purpose. true false

Explanation:

• Connotative meaning: It refers to the emotional or cultural associations a word carries. For example, the word "home" might evoke feelings of warmth and security beyond its literal definition of a place of residence.
• Thesaurus use: A thesaurus lists synonyms (words with similar meanings). Students can use it to find words that match the tone (e.g., formal, informal) and purpose (e.g., to describe precisely, to add variety) of their writing. For instance, if a student wants a more formal word than "happy" in an essay, they might look up "joyful" or "elated" in a thesaurus.

Answer:

• For the first statement (about connotative meaning): true.
• For the second statement (about thesaurus use): true.