Which of the following choices describe connotations of the word pretty? check all the boxes that apply

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A. positive, because attractiveness is a quality many people admire.

B. positive, because attractiveness is an indicator of strength in women.

C. negative, because it could imply a lack of intelligence.

D. negative, because it could imply a lack of beauty.

The choices that describe the connotations of the word "pretty" are:

A. positive, because attractiveness in a quality many people admire.

C. negative, because it could imply a lack of intelligence.

Explanation:

A connotation is an extra meaning a word can have besides the literal one it already possesses. Connotations appear according to the different contexts in which a word or phrase is used. For instance, the same word may have a positive and a negative connotation, depending on how it is employed.

That is what happens with the adjective "pretty". We all know the general and positive connotation of the word. When we call a girl pretty, we are complimenting her physical beauty. Since people admire beauty, this connotation is good.

However, we can also use "pretty" in a negative way. If we say a woman is "nothing but a pretty face," we are implying she lacks intelligence. This connotation derives its negative meaning from the context and the construction of the sentence (combined with "nothing but").

a,b,d are the three sentences that use a reflexive pronoun