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Item 1
Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of the text.
Read this excerpt from "A Letter from Birmingham Jail" by Martin Luther King Jr.:
I hope you are able to see the distinction I am trying to point out. In no sense do I advocate evading or defying the law, as would the rabid segregationist.
Which statement best describes the connotative meaning of the word rabid?
A) It has a positive connotation, suggesting a genuine depth of feeling.
B) It has a negative connotation, suggesting a dangerous fanaticism.
C) It has a negative connotation, suggesting a severe lack of intelligence.
D) It has a positive connotation, suggesting a level of grudging respect.

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Answer:

B) It has a negative connotation, suggesting a dangerous fanaticism.

Explanation:

In this excerpt from "A Letter from Birmingham Jail" by Martin Luther King Jr., the statement that best describes the connotative meaning of the word rabid is B) it has a negative connotation, suggesting a dangerous fanaticism. Martin Luther King wrote this letter from the Birmingham jail, where he was imprisoned for nonviolent demonstrations. The connotation refers to the emotions associated with a word. The word rabid has a negative connotation because it suggests a dangerous fanaticism and arouses negative emotions.

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