When searching for the connotation of the words in "the caged bird" the reader should study

the literal, dictionary meaning of the word.

the feeling or idea associated with the word.

the thing that the word is being compared to.

the attitude that the word implies about the theme.

The feeling or idea associated with the word.

The connotation of a word is the feeling or mood that surrounds it. In "The Caged Bird", many of the words have a connotation of feeling trapped and imprisoned. The connotation of words can help a reader determine the mood, tone and/or theme of a literary work.

Opposite of connotation is denotation. The denotation of a word is its literal, dictionary meaning of the word.

i think the answer is d.