Question

when searching for the connotations of the words in \the caged bird,\ the reader should study
the literal, dictionary meaning of the word.
the feeling or idea associated with the word.
the thing that the word is being compared to.
the attitude that the word implies about the theme.

Explanation:

To determine the connotations of words in "The Caged Bird", we recall that connotation refers to the emotional or associative meaning of a word, beyond its literal (denotative) meaning.

• The first option describes denotation (literal, dictionary meaning), not connotation.
• The second option ("the feeling or idea associated with the word") matches the definition of connotation.
• The third option refers to a metaphor or simile (comparison), not connotation.
• The fourth option refers to tone or the author’s attitude, not connotation.

Answer:

B. the feeling or idea associated with the word.