Answer:
Denotation means the literal meaning of a word like what it says in the dictionary. Connotation refers to the feelings or ideas that it gives off.
Explanation:
For example, denotation- the word brutal means extremely cruel. It’s connotation could be - violent to the point of entertaining.
Hope this helps.
I don’t have evidence but I think that Paine is saying that these are very hard times to go through
I believe it’s A, C, and D (although i’m not very sure )
