1. when we speak of the flavor of a word, we're talking about the extra understood meanings that it carries in addition to its main meaning. these extra meanings are called
a. connotations.
b. definitions.
c. shadings.
d. denotations.
2. when using direct quotations in your writing, which of the following should be placed outside the set of quotation marks?
a. question mark
b. semicolon
c. comma
d. perio

1. (a)Connotations, 2. (b) Semicolon

Explanation:

Connotations

Connotations, are a special type or  flavor of a word, when an  extra understood meanings that  carries in addition to its main meaning connotation is   described as either as a negative or  positive or, with regard to its displeasing or  pleasing   of emotional connection.

Semi colon

A semicolon can be used between two independent clauses, that are  closely related but ensures that  they are not  joined already  by a coordinating conjunction.

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