When someone uses the word dog and you understand the word to mean "a mangy, dirty, and disgusting animal, like the one that bit you when you were five years old," which level of meaning would you probably be applying?
A)connotative
B)contextual
C)creative
D)reflective

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The connotative meaning of a word refers to the emotional or subjective associations that people connect to it. In this case, the individual has a negative emotional experience associated with dogs, so they apply a connotative meaning to the word "dog."

When Someone Uses the Word Dog and You Understand the Word