Answer:
The connotation of a word refers to the connection, feelings, or emotions that a word stirs up in the minds of people who hear it or read it.
Explanation:
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The group of words that form a prepositional phrase is C) of hats.
A<em> prepositional phrase</em> is a group of words that consist of a preposition and it is followed by an object. The object is generally a <em>noun</em>, but it can also be a <em>gerund</em> (a verb form ending in –ing that functions as a noun), or even a <em>clause.</em> In this sentence, <em>“of”</em> is the preposition and <em>“hats”</em> is a noun functioning as a direct object.