Answer: connotation
Explanation:
To answer this question, let us look at the definitions for each of the words given. All these definitions are shortened versions of <em>Oxford Languages </em>definitions.
✗ <u>descriptive</u> - serving or seeking to describe
✗ <u>genre</u> - a category of artistic composition
✓ <u>connotation</u> - an idea or feeling that a word invokes
✗ <u>denotation</u> - the literal or primary meaning of a word
The only word that talks about emotions linked to a word is your answer;
connotation
The tone( speakers attitude)can be frightened or grim and the mood (emotional affect the text gives the readers) can be worried or tense.
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