Question

which choice best defines a words connotative meaning?
the literal meaning of the word
the authors attitude toward the word
the interpretation of the word found in a thesaurus
the feeling and association that the word evokes

Explanation:

Connotative meaning refers to the emotions and associations a word brings, not its literal sense. The first option is literal (denotative). The second is about the author's attitude, not the word's connotation. The third is a dictionary - like (denotative) interpretation. The fourth correctly defines connotative meaning as the feelings and associations a word evokes.

Answer:

the feeling and association that the word evokes