Alice told her friend that she felt like she was in the "spotlight" when she made a comment in class. In this example, the word "spotlight" is being used to reflect its
A) denotative meaning.
B) connotative meaning.
C) experiential meaning.
D) conjunctive meaning.

Question

Alice told her friend that she felt like she was in the "spotlight" when she made a comment in class.   In this example, the word "spotlight" is being used to reflect its
A) denotative meaning.
B) connotative meaning.
C) experiential meaning.
D) conjunctive meaning.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The term "spotlight" is used metaphorically to describe the feeling of being the center of attention, which reflects its connotative meaning, or the emotional or cultural association attached to the word beyond its literal definition.

Alice Told Her Friend That She Felt Like She Was