I think the answer is B, not 100% sure though.
I just read the manual. I believe it is all of the above. Good luck on your test, and may the odds be ever in your favor.
Answer:
Denotation simply means the literary meaning of a word and how it brings a contrast in the feelings or ideas.
The denotation for Exam is an exercise that’s taken to test the capacity of an individual in any field or subject.
Connotation on the other hand refers to the various associations in which people view a particular word.
The connotation for exam is that it’s tough and must be passed.