Pl me! 1) to what does the term connotation refer? a) a word's dictionary definition b) negative or neutral associations c) a word's negative associations d) a word's etymology and symbolism 2) how are denotation and connotation applied in the writing process? a) writers typically rely on denotation and avoid connotation. b) writers employ connotation to communicate objectively. c) writers use connotation to create imagery, mood, and tone. d)writers use denotation to build pictures in the reader's mind. 3)what word is best associated with connotation? a) intelligence b) implication c) indiscretion d) incomplete 4)which phrase has the most negative connotation? a) previously owned car b) reconditioned vehicle c) used car d) one-owner car

Armed with invisible ink, a cipher system, and a passion to end the war and preserve the union, elizabeth van lew became butler's eyes and ears in the confederate capital city. truth be told, however, she became much more than that. she became a spymaster, the person responsible for running a network of agents, couriers, and safe houses that was very active during the war. in addition to the spying, elizabeth van lew continued to maintain her church hill home as a safe house and something of a local union spy headquarters. —the dark game, paul janeczko what is the central idea of this passage? van lew’s home was used as a safe house, which was critical to the confederacy. van lew had a passion to end the war and preserve the union. van lew was a spymaster, a leading force in the espionage activities for the union. van lew did not enjoy working for general butler.