What is the best description of the connotative meaning of the word childlike in this sentence? the astrophysicist retained his childlike sense of wonder and never tired of looking at the stars in the night sky. it has a positive connotation, implying that he is good at teaching children about science. it has a negative connotation, suggesting that the astrophysicist does not behave in an adult way when doing his research. it has a positive connotation, suggesting the astrophysicist’s long-lasting and innocent fascination with the universe. it has a negative connotation, implying that the astrophysicist has the same understanding of science as a child.

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Read the excerpt below and answer the question. it was about dusk, one evening during the supreme madness of the carnival season, that i encountered friend. he accosted me with excessive warmth, for he had been drinking much. the man wore motley. had on a tight-fitting parti-striped dress, and his head was surmounted by the conical cap and bells. i wa to see him that i thought i should never have done wringing his hand. in the excerpt above, the use of the word madness is meant to o provide the reason for fortunato's ridiculous outfit. invoke a feeling of anger in the scene. screate a sarcastic tone in the narrator. describe the lawlessness of the carnival season. next question v ron urun

What is the effect of the author's choice of the word loathsome rather than hateful in this sentence from the count of monte cristo? two soldiers were accordingly sent for, and the inspector descended a stairway, so foul, so humid, so dark, as to be loathsome to sight, smell, and respiration. it reveals that the unpleasant aspects of the stairway are manmade. it stresses the disgusting, offensive nature of the stairway. it suggests that the soldiers are used to the place and do not hate it. it implies that the effects of the stairway are felt only by the inspector.