I began to conceive hopes of getting my liberty in a short time
A connotative meaning of a word means that, it is the secondary definition of the word which generally expresses the idea or feeling of the word, aside from its dictionary or literal meaning. The word utopia means an imaginary perfect place. In other words, it is a paradise. The connotative definition of utopia is superior and incomparable happiness.
Williams employs a humorous and often sarcastic tone to communicate the complexity of representing her composite ethnic identity in a single dish.
I believe the answers are,
1. Giant
2. Knife
3. Iron
4. Joy
5. Smile
6. child
7. Sunshine
8. Size
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