Understanding Word Choice and Connotation

What does "connotation" mean?

• The dictionary meaning of a word.

• How a word makes you feel.

• The sound a word makes.

• How long a word is.

"Companion" and "buddy" both mean friend. How are they different?

• "Companion" is a longer word.

• "Buddy" is a more formal word.

• "Companion" feels more formal, and "buddy" feels more friendly.

• "Buddy" is only used for animals.

If someone says "Jake is cloying," what does it mean about how they feel about Jake?

• They think Jake is very sweet in a good way.

• They think Jake is too sweet, maybe fake.

• They think Jake is not sweet at all.

• They don't know Jake.

Why did the writer choose the word "flourished" instead of "grew" for the plant nursery?

• "Flourished" is a shorter word.

• "Flourished" makes the nursery sound like it was very successful and like a flower.

• "Grew" is only for people, not plants.

• "Flourished" is a harder word to say.