Question

Which of the following words is most likely to carry a connotation?
a. Run
b. Stride
c. Walk
d. Stand

Answer 1

"Stride" would be the best option from the list in terms of a word that is most likely to carry a connotation, since it implies a very certain kind of movement. 

Answer 2

b. Stride

 

As you may know, “denotation” is what something literally means, and “connotation” is what a word can make readers feel by what it implies.  That said, out of the four choices, “stride” is the word that solicits the most feeling because it is the most descriptive.  For instance, a stride is sort of proud walk.  Thus, the connotation of “stride” is pride or confidence.