Which of the Following Accurately Describes the Connotation of a Word

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describes the connotation of a word?

• A) two or more meanings of similar sounding words
• B) a word's literal or dictionary meaning
• C) emotional associations that convey an attitude
• D) the repetition of sound in the first syllable of a word
• E) the repetition of a consonant two times in short succession

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Definitions:

Prolactin

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates milk production in mammals after childbirth.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in controlling the brain's reward and pleasure centers as well as regulating movement and emotional responses.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that contributes to feelings of well-being and happiness, regulating mood, appetite, and sleep.

Transgender

Indicates persons for whom their gender identity does not match the sex designated to them at birth.