1) what is the denotation and connotation of the word rose?
2) what is the denotation and connotation of the word bony?
3) what is the denotation and connotation of the word snake?
4) what is the denotation and connotation of the word short?

The denotation of rose is a particular kind of flower, while the connotation is of romantic love

2 is hard to find

the denotations of the word snake might be "reptile," "scaly," or "without legs." Connotations of the word, however, might include "treachery," "evil," or "betrayal."

the denotation is just describing someone who is not tall. ... The connotation of short can be negative when compared to words like little or tiny, but it can also seem positive compared to some other word choices such as stubby or elfin.

1. The denotation of the word rose is a particular kind of flower commonly used for giving and for expressing appreciation and emotion.

Explanation:

2. The denotation of the word bony is something that has or contains many bones while the connotation is related to any object that appears to be of thin/skinny proportions.

3. When refering to a snake, its connotation would be of an animal, reptile species whose dwellings are scattered around the world, limbless and are commonly known for being poisonous. Its connotation would be of a person or characteristic of a person with untrustworthy reputation, deceitful or evil.

4. The denotation of short would be something/someone of reduced, brief or smaller proportions, whereas its connotation would be commonly used in a negative manner to imply stature or in other times in a positive manner or formality.

what is the purpose of the description in this passage from travels with charley?

to explain how he develops friendships with people

to show his fear of the man

to show that people in the bad lands are dangerous

to show the similarity between the man and the place

she is outspoken and direct