The connotative meaning of a word

a.) is how it is defined in the dictionary.

b.) is inappropriate for use in formal writing.

c.) can be found by breaking the word into syllables.

d.) has to do with the associations the word evokes.

D.

Explanation:

The meaning of the word connotative refers to the implied meaning. The emotions that are associated or connected with a word is defined as connotative.

The meaning of words are not defined in the dictionary but refers to the emotions related to it.

An example of connotation is using the word 'Mom and Dad' instead of mother and father or parents.

So, the correct answer is option D.

postive, comparative, superlative - good, better, best

recall how we defined nouns as words capable of having plurals and possessive endings. adjectives (and their first cousin, the adverb) also have a feature that distinguishes them. they come in three states. first, the raw adjective—in its positive state—merely describes the noun modified; it doesn’t care about how this particular person or thing stacks up against other members of the same noun class

1 - a

2 - a

3 - c

4 - b

5 - d