Which of the following statements shows a negative connotation,making the writer sound less confident?
A) Courses in European and American literature influenced me to write a thesis on them.
B) Courses in European and American literature have taught me to recognize and to write good copy.
C) Courses in European and American literature helped me realize the recurrence of certain events.
D) Courses in European and American literature helped me understand their significance and influence on contemporary writers.
E) Courses in European and American literature made me learn an excessive amount about writing.

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Avoid word choices with negative connotations. Here, the word "excessive" suggests that you think the courses covered too much-hardly an opinion likely to endear you to an employer.

Which of the Following Statements Shows a Negative Connotation,making the Writer