In semantics, certain words share denot… (UNIVALI 2024)

Língua InglesaLinguagem figuradaUNIVALI 2024

Pref Luiz Alves

In semantics, certain words share denotative meaning but differ in connotation. Which of the following pairs best illustrates this difference?

AStubborn and determined − both imply persistence but carry different connotations, with stubborn being potentially negative.BCheap and affordable − both suggest low cost, with no connotative differences.CCurious and inquisitive − both have positive connotations in all contexts.DChildish and youthful − both refer to age, with youthful suggesting immaturity.

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