Question

Which of the following correctly apply to negative connotations? Select all that apply.

A)They imply the presence of something valued.
B)They imply the lack of something desired.
C)They imply the presence of something undesirable.
D)They imply the lack of something not valued.

Answer 1

Answer: B) They imply the lack of something desired and C) They imply the presence of something undesirable.

Explanation: A connotation is the meaning of a word, given by the context or even the readers based on their emotions or personal experiences. In general, words or phrases can have positive or negative connotations. Positive connotations is when a word or a phrase imply the presence of something valued or the lack of something not valued. Negative connotations usually imply the lack of something desired or the presence of something undesirable.