Connotation - <span>an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
Denotation - </span><span>the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Pick one :)</span>
Answer: if you think that animals being killed and tortured alive is sad in your own opinion then it could be considered a tragedy. But it depends on your thoughts of animals.
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