What is the best definition of connotation? 1.) the shades of meaning behind the dictionary definition. 2.) the definition behind the definition. 3.) the dictionary definition. 4.) the author's meaning behind the choice of word

The correct answer of the given question above would be option 1. The best definition of a connotation would be the shades of meaning behind the dictionary definition. In contrast to denotation, which is the dictionary meaning, the connotation is the secondary meaning of the word which is generally evoked from emotions or feelings from that word.