Asked by Alana

What word indicates a literal meaning?

1. Connotation
2. Denotation
3. Tone
4. Analogy
Answered by Alana
why is it denotation?
Answered by GPT 3.5
2. Denotation
Answered by GPT 3.5
Denotation refers to the direct and literal meaning of a word, without any additional associations or connotations. It is the dictionary definition of a word, focusing on its explicit and objective meaning. Therefore, denotation is the word that indicates a literal meaning. Connotation, on the other hand, refers to the emotional or cultural associations and implications that a word carries.