D., Life. Since it is a more vague word and its meaning carries more weight than the others, I would say it has the most connotative associations.
Answer: C
Im pretty sure it is C
Differential weathering happens when softer rocks weathers away and leaves harder, more resistant rock
behind
Large is an Adjective
Fish is a Noun
Swim is a Verb
Swiftly is an Adverb
In is a preposition
The is a determiner
Sea is a noun.
I hope this helps since you didn't say which word is italicized.