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Explanation:

Analyze the first sentence and find a positive synonym

Using the Denotation and Connotation knowledge point
The sentence is: "The man was extremely cunning with his plans."
The word "cunning" has a negative connotation, implying deceit or trickery. A word with a similar denotative meaning (clever, intelligent) but with a positive connotation is clever or creative (commonly "clever" in standard curriculum exercises of this type).

Analyze the second sentence and identify the denotative meaning

Using the Denotation and Connotation knowledge point
The sentence is: "While rummaging through the sale rack, I found a cheap pair of running shoes."
The denotative (literal, objective) meaning of "cheap" refers to the monetary cost. Therefore, the denotative meaning of "cheap" in this context is inexpensive or low in cost.

Analyze the third sentence and identify the negative connotation

Using the Denotation and Connotation knowledge point
The sentence is: "The shirt my father is wearing is very loud."
In this context, "loud" does not refer to sound volume. Applied to clothing, "loud" has a negative connotation of being obnoxiously bright or gaudy.

Answer:

Question 1

The man was extremely cunning with his plans.
A word that has a similar meaning as cunning and has a positive connotation is <blank>clever</blank>.

Question 2

While rummaging through the sale rack, I found a cheap pair of running shoes.
The denotative meaning of cheap in this sentence is "<blank>inexpensive</blank>."

Question 3

The shirt my father is wearing is very loud.
The word loud in this sentence has a negative connotation of "<blank>gaudy</blank>."