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To answer that question, you need to understand that the connotative meaning of a word is the non-literal and figurative meaning that that word has. The connotation emits a subjunctive meaning that does not match the real meaning of that word. An example diss can be seen in the phrase "Joaquim has a heart of gold" where he presents the expression "heart of gold" with a connotative sense, because no one really has a heart made of gold, but this expression provides the figurative meaning that Joaquin has the good heart.
I would least likely to do : A
I would be most likely to do: C
Contrast is the type of transition that is being used in the given passage.
It is showing a difference of not agreeing yet understanding between the author and the person that she's referring to.
Contrast transition words are transitional phrases/words that show contrasting relation<span> of two ideas. They are also used to emphasize negative and positive ideas. Some of the common contrast transition words are:
</span><span>A clear difference
But
Conflicting viewpoint
Despite
Even so/ Even though
For all that
However
In another way
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