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Question 17 • EN471 Sophomore English A

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

Answer
A
A connotative meaning is stated in precise words, while a denotative meaning uses ambiguous words.
B
A connotative meaning is related to the origin of a word, while a denotative meaning is related to the root of a word.
C
A connotative meaning is the literal meaning of a word, while a denotative meaning is the figurative meaning of a word.
D
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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