The words 'childish' and 'childlike' both refer to qualities of a child. However, 'childish' typically carries a negative ________, while 'childlike' suggests a positive one.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Connotation refers to the emotional associations or cultural implications that a word carries beyond its literal definition. 'Childish' implies immaturity, while 'childlike' suggests innocence.