Question

2. The _____ of the word slam is "to hit," though it also carries the shade of meaning "to hit forcefully and noisily."

Answer 1

It is C. (Connotation)

Answer 2

Answer:

D. Denotation

Explanation:

It should be Denotation because Denotation is the literal meaning of the word; Connotation is the figurative meaning of it, or the feelings or idea that's invoked by the word, in this case, slam. So the Connotation of the word slam could be "angry, frustrated, argument," because that's what you think of when you see the word slam used in whatever context it is (Think: in what scenario would you use the word slam for the story you're telling?). On the other hand, Denotation is the definition of the word that you would normally expect to see in the dictionary.