Question

How is the connotative meaning of a word different from the denotative meaning of a word?

Answer 1

Answer: A connotative meaning is based on the emotions associated with a word, while a denotative meaning is based on a  specific dictionary meaning.

Explanation:

• Connotation refers to a variety of emotions, either positive or negative, that a particular word conveys.
• Denotation, on the other hand, is a precise definition of a word which is found in a dictionary.
• For instance, word 'home' has a meaning -  a place where one lives, while it has a connotation of a place of warmth and comfort. The correct answer, therefore, is the last option.

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is the first one.  A.)  A connotative meaning is stated in precise words, while a denotative meaning uses ambiguous words.