Question

1. in paragraph 7, the author says body language \gives away\ emotions. what is the connotative meaning of the phrase \gives away\ in this context?

a. donates something to another person
b. reveals something that was meant to be hidden
c. shares something as a gift
d. protects someone’s secret

Explanation:

To determine the connotative meaning of "gives away" in the context of body language revealing emotions, we analyze each option:

• Option A: "Donates something to another person" is about giving as a donation, not related to revealing emotions. Eliminate A.
• Option B: "Reveals something that was meant to be hidden" fits because body language can reveal hidden emotions, so "gives away" here means revealing hidden feelings.
• Option C: "Shares something as a gift" implies a voluntary, gift - like sharing, which doesn't match the context of body language revealing emotions. Eliminate C.
• Option D: "Protects someone’s secret" is the opposite of what "gives away" would mean in this context. Eliminate D.

Answer:

B. Reveals something that was meant to be hidden