Question

Match the definition to the term. 1 . direct object emotional overtone of a word 2 . connotation way of indicating end of a sentence or phrase 3 . indirect object who or what does the action or being in a sentence 4 . sentence dictionary meaning of a word 5 . subject noun that follows a verb and answers question whom or what 6 . punctuation noun that indicates to whom or for whom something is done 7 . denotation confusion 8 . ambiguity expresses a complete thought

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Direct Object = subject noun that follows a verb and answers question whom or what.

2. Connotation = emotional overtone of a word (the word "mutilation" has a negative connotation, the latter depends on the culture and how the word is used in specific contexts.

3. Indirect Object = indicates to whom or for whom. (Susan made his brother a sand castle)

4. Sentence = expresses a complete thought.

5. Subject noun = who or what does the action or being in a sentence. (Susan made his brother a sand castle)

6. Punctuation = way of indicating the end of a sentence or phrase. (full stop, comma, and others)

7. Denotation = dictionary meaning of a word. Mutilation = The inflection of serious damage to someone.

8. Ambiguity = confusion.  Something is ambiguous when it has more than one meaning.