Question

\the soul unto itself\
emily dickinson

...ul unto itself
perial friend -
most agonizing spy -
y - could send -

ainst its own -
n it can fear -
sovereign - of itself
hould stand in awe -

what is the connotation of the highlighted words?

neutral
positive
negative

Explanation:

Identify the highlighted words

The highlighted words in the poem "The Soul Unto Itself" by Emily Dickinson are "agonizing Spy" and "fear".

Analyze the emotional association

The words "agonizing" (causing great physical or mental pain) and "Spy" (someone who secretly watches, often with hostile intent), along with "fear" (an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous), carry strong associations of pain, distress, and suspicion.

Determine the connotation

Because these words evoke feelings of discomfort, anxiety, and distress, their connotation is negative.

Answer:

• neutral
• positive
• negative (Correct answer)