Have you provided the passage in which the question corresponds to? I do not see the passage that is meant for the question, however, if I had to take an educated guess based upon my experience when it comes to the analysis of such passages, I would have to say that the answer is... B.
<span>− </span>Connotation<span> represents the various social overtones, cultural implications, or emotional meanings associated with a sign. NOTE: A Connotation is often considered figurative in a given context.
− </span>Denotation<span> represents the explicit or referential meaning of a sign. </span>Denotation<span> refers to the literal meaning of a word, the 'dictionary definition.</span>
I haven’t ridden a horse much this summer
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He is using appealing words to help sell of the donkey. This is made clear at the end when it says," Who will bid for this exceptional creature"
