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? \the most grotesque and fantastic conceits haunted him in his bed at night.\
negative
positive
neutral

Explanation:

To determine the connotation of "grotesque", we analyze its meaning. "Grotesque" implies something distorted, ugly, or disturbing, which carries an unfavorable tone. Positive connotation is uplifting, neutral is without tone, but "grotesque" has a negative feel as it relates to unpleasant imagery.

Answer:

A. negative