Question

The Denotative meaning of a word is the _________ meaning or definition.

Answer 1

Answer:

1.C) Dictionary

2.A) emotions or feelings

Explanation:

The denotative meaning of a word is the academic meaning of a word, this can be found on a dictionary, this stipulates what that word means and communicates, the connotative meaning of a word involves how the word is said and expressed and how it expresses emotions and feelings by the way that they are said.

Answer 2

The Denotative meaning of a word is the DICTIONARY (C) meaning or definition.

The Connotative meaning of a word expresses the EMOTIONS OR FEELINGS (A) rather than the dictionary definition.

We talk about denotation when refering to a precise, neutral expression of what a word's significance is. This is helpful in understanding how to use language correctly.

On the other hand, connotation is concerned with the implied sentiments a word expresses. This happens because of association.

For example, the word "house" refers to a closed space that is used to live in  (denotative meaning) and at the same time it evokes emotions such as warmth or safety when we hear it (connotative meaning).

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