The answer is C. to prove
I would probably say plump.
Essentially, in this question, you're looking for the word that would be the least insulting. More broadly, when asked about positive connotation, you're looking for a word that is not viewed negatively.
Words like fat and cheap have negative connotations, especially when applied to people. Words like plump and frugal are much more positive.
I would say b. I thin ki would choose that one.
<span>Knowing that Howells was associated with the press explains his focus on truthful depictions of events. It also explains the backdrop of the story—the effects of patriotic propaganda in newspapers and magazines to garner public support and manipulate the emotions of their readers.</span>
