Answer:
Denotation = is the literal meaning of the word that can be found in the dictionary. The dictionary meaning of the lofty is having great height or stature.
Conotation= is the symbolic meaning or the wide range of meaning the word carries. connotation of lofty is noble, honorable, arrogant, proud , etc
Explanation:
Ex. of denotation= meaning of word paradise that we find in the dictionary is heaven.
conotation of the word paradise is freedom, happiness, peace, etc that are related to that word.
Because Claudius was very untrustworthy.
