Question

what is the definition of connotation?
connotation is the emotion or idea that is associated with a word.
connotation is the definition of a word that is found in the dictionary.
connotation is the repeated use of a word in a passage for emphasis.
connotation is the history of a word and its change over time.

Explanation:

Connotation refers to the implied meanings and emotional - associations a word carries, beyond its literal dictionary definition. The other options describe denotation (dictionary definition), repetition for emphasis, and etymology (word - history) respectively.

Answer:

A. Connotation is the emotion or idea that is associated with a word.