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Question 1 • CMS 2026-2027 English II CREDIT RECOVERY

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

Answer
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A connotative meaning is the literal meaning of a word, while a denotative meaning is the figurative meaning of a word.
B
A connotative meaning is based on the emotions associated with a word, while a denotative meaning is based on a specific dictionary meaning.
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A connotative meaning is stated in precise words, while a denotative meaning uses ambiguous words.
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A connotative meaning is related to the origin of a word, while a denotative meaning is related to the root of a word.
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