Question

A(n) _____ meaning refers to the literal definition of a word.

Answer 1

A.(of a person or thing) connected with something else.

B.Most words have multiple meanings, which are categorized as either denotative orconnotative. The denotation of a word is its explicit definition as listed in a dictionary.

C. the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

D. departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical.

Answer 2

The correct answer was

denotative

(Because denotation refers to the literal meaning of a word.)