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:

• The literal meaning of a word is its denotative meaning.
• The author's attitude toward the word is not the connotative meaning.
• The interpretation of the word found in a thesaurus is usually related to synonyms (denotative aspect).
• Connotative meaning refers to the feelings and associations a word evokes.

Answer:

the feeling and association that the word evokes