English homework can someone please helpp!? 10pts!!?

Question

The connotations of a word have little effect on its literal meaning.

True

False

Etymology is derived from two Greek words and means _____.

the study of true word meaning

the study of many word meanings

the illumination of many word meanings

the study of words in history

Answer 1

Sorry, Seth, that's not right. Etymology is the study of true word meanings. Right on the t/f, though.

Answer 2

I'm not positive but I think this is false.

And etymology is the study of words in history.

Good Luck!  

Answer 3

to connote is to signify or suggest (certain meanings, ideas, etc.) in addition to the explicit or primary meaning: The word “fireplace” often connotes hospitality, warm comfort, etc.

the answer is true. The explicit or literal meaning of a word is not effected by what feelings you have for the word.

etymos= true

logos= word

the study of true word meanins