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Which statement correctly describes the verb function in this sentence? the word “dancing” is a verb that functions as a noun. the word “dancing” is a verb that functions as an adjective. the word “becoming” is a verb that functions as a noun. the word “becoming” is a verb that functions as an adjective.

In the poem, collins compares his love to a pigeon on a generals head

Which pair of words has similar denotation but different connotations?