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corkyiscool3328

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An idea or action that is the opposite of what one expects is called a ____.:
 
  a. Simile
 b. Metaphor
 c. Personification
  d. Irony

Question 2

Which word the most negative connotation
 
  a. Old
 b. Seasoned
 c. Elderly
 d. Experienced


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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d
RATIONALE: The explanation is in the answer . . . it is self-explanatory.

Answer to Question 2

a
RATIONALE: Connotation refers to words with positive and negative meanings. For example old sounds bad, but seasoned, etc., sounds better.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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