Tara was confused when her husband said his office felt like a zoo and everyone was running around like crazy trying to get things done. Tara remembered going to the zoo as a child with her parents and enjoying the animals in a peaceful setting. This situation demonstrates the _____ meaning of words.

a. denotative
b. concrete
c. abstract
d. connotative


Answer: d. connotative

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