Question

Although the word "house" is fairly neutral, the word "shack" has a ___ connotation.

Answer 1

The word 'shack' has a negative connotation.

The reason why this is a negative connotation is because a 'house' sounds usual is a pleasant place, the word 'shack' is usually a place you would not want to be in, giving it a negative connotation.

Answer 2

Shack would known as a negative connotation because its meaning "a hut or a cabin that is roughly built".