SOMONE PLS PLS HELP ME Complete the chart for the vocabulary words below. Write the denotative meaning (dictionary definition) of the word, and the connotative meaning (the feelings or ideas associated with the word in the story- what does this word tell us?). Choose 2 additional words from the story to add to the chart.

Perfunctory:

Denotation- An action or gesture carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection.

Connotation- lacking interest, care, or enthusiasm; indifferent or apathetic

The word tells us that the task was carried out lazily; possibly because the person performing the task was unmotivated

Petulantly:

Denotation- childishly sulky or bad-tempered

Connotation- Moody

The word tell us that the person may have an easy attitude toward certain tasks, and that this is method is their easy release.

Defiantly:

Denotation- in a manner that shows open resistance or bold disobedience

Connotation- rebellious, purpousley misbehaved, bold

This word tell us that the person knew that they were going against someone's word or someone's instruction, but still was able to do so with ease.

Boisterous:

Denotation-(of a person, event, or behavior) noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy

Connotation- jolly, wild, giddy, energetic

This word tells us that the setting and/or person was either lous in a jovial way, or loud overwhelmingly. It could be both.

Reluctantly:

Denotation- in an unwilling and hesitant way

Connotation- Stubborn, nervous, concerned

This word tells us that the person hadn't thought their actions all the way through, before coming to a situation where they had to perform it.

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explanation:

the answer is a.

explanation:

the clause "looking toward the south" modifies "a funnel cloud." it's not really the cloud that's "looking," but grammatically, that clause is modifying the cloud.