The denotative definition of a word is its literal meaning. This would be the meaning one would find in the dictionary.
By contrast, the connotative definition is the meaning associated with the word. It is the implied meaning of the word.
For example, the words in bold have the same denotation but different connotations:
-- a beautiful woman
-- a handsome woman
-- a pretty woman
While all these words mean the same thing, they do not have the same associations.
simple present tense I go
present progressive tense I am going
present perfect tense I have gone
present perfect progressive tense I have been goin
It is best when drafting to proofread. I am very bad at this so I need to work on it. It is important because you need to check which sentences don't belong or what words have too many silent e's.
<span>A pier glass, otherwise known as a trumeau mirror is used in decorating a room. Pier glass was common in the parlors of homes during the 18th century. The mirror has a long and tall shape. You may often find it being in the same shape as the rooms windows. Pier glass can also be described as a mirror which is placed on a rooms pier. The pier being a wall between two windows that is supporting an upper structure.</span>
Answer:
A
Explanation:
Choice A demonstrates a connection to a personal experience, "exploring the woods with my friends."
