Use your knowledge of connotation and denotation to answer the following questions. How would Stansell's tone toward Elizabeth Cady Stanton change if she were to replace boldness with impudence in this sentence from the selection?
" Henry Stanton, already showing signs of a cold and critical nature, reproached his bride for … her boldness in mixing with the renowned delegates aboard."
Select one:
a. Rather than suggesting that Stanton is strong and her husband's reproach uncalled for, the sentence would suggest that Stansell agrees with Henry.
b. The change in language would paint a picture of Stanton as a masculine figure instead of using feminine cunning to get her way.
c. Instead of Stansell reproaching Stanton for her disregard of societal rules, she would reproach her for behaving like a child.
d. The change in language would suggest a different reason for Stansell's approval-her disdain of society instead of her admiration of Stanton's strength