The definition of Connotative Meaning is... Non-literal meaning of a word. (Ex: I'm so hungry I could eat a cow!)

Implied meaning of a word that is often associated with the emotions associated with the word. (Ex: The word challenge holds a positive emotion, but distressed holds a negative emotion)

Dictionary definition of a word (Ex: Theme/Noun: Lesson that can be learned by reading a story or passage)

In act v of a midsummer night's dream, quince presents the prologue for “pyramus and thisbe.” when he finishes, hippolyta comments: indeed he hath played on his prologue like a child on a recorder—a sound, but not in government. which tone does the simile “played on his prologue like a child on a recorder” create? it creates a sad, wistful tone by comparing quince’s performance to a beautiful tune. it creates a surprised tone by comparing quince’s performance to an eloquent speech by a government official. it creates a relaxed tone by comparing quince’s performance to lovely recorder music. it creates a humorous tone by comparing quince’s performance to a child playing an instrument badly.