Which word has a NEUTRAL (neither positive nor negative) connotation? *

a. mansion
b. shack
c. residence
d. hut

Option C

Explanation:

Connotations evoke the idea or feeling with the usage of the word in context in addition to the literal dictionary meaning of a word.

Connotations can be positive, negative or neutral feelings depending on the used it is context.

For example:  

Look at the following words:  Hyperactive, Active, Energetic  

Although the above three words mean same, but when used in a sentence, the meaning implied is different from the literal dictionary meaning and can connote negative, positive or neutral feeling

Hyperactive has a negative connotation whereas energetic has positive connotation.  The word “Active” has neutral connotation.

explanation:

you only need simple sentences to answer this. just answer these questions.

what do you think annie thinks of the mother? do you think annie believes the mother is a fit mother for helen.

what about the father? what would annie think of him? she might not like him, but does she respect him.

how about the son? would annie think he is the only voice of sanity in an insane place?

what about helen herself? this is the key question. how does she see helen? what do you suppose she thought her first job was going to be.

these aren't hard questions. just state the obvious. annie is not that well educated: she just knows what she has to do. write it that way.

you can do it if you've read the book or seen the play or movie.

can you elaborate on what the question asks?