Why might an author specifically choose to use word connotation while writing? A. The author wants to be objective and present things without emotions. B. The author wants to provide a positive mood for the reader. C. The author wants to express a certain feeling within a sentence or passage. D. The author wants to provide clear definitions of their words.

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Why might an author specifically choose to use word connotation while writing?  A. The author wants to be objective and present things without emotions. B. The author wants to provide a positive mood for the reader. C. The author wants to express a certain feeling within a sentence or passage. D. The author wants to provide clear definitions of their words.

anonymous · Answer

Why might an author specifically choose to use word connotation while writing? 
A.
The author wants to be objective and present things without emotions.
B.
The author wants to provide a positive mood for the reader.
C.
The author wants to express a certain feeling within a sentence or passage.
D.
The author wants to provide clear definitions of their words.

anonymous · Answer

B

anonymous · Answer

C. American Heritage Dictionary states that connotation is "the set of associations implied by a word in addition to its literal meaning." Why would an author want a reader to make certain associations? People's understandings of words are influenced by their experiences and emotions, and targeting these will help readers best connect with the writing. Therefore, authors use connotation to strategically make connections with their readers. (Denotation, by contrast, is the literal meaning of a word. They can get confusing.)