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What does denotative mean?(1 point)
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relating to a clear, specific theme
relating to a clear, specific theme

having a direct, specific meaning
having a direct, specific meaning

suggesting a positive or negative meaning of a word apart from its dictionary meaning
suggesting a positive or negative meaning of a word apart from its dictionary meaning

going beyond a literal meaning to suggest meaningful images, insights, or associated ideas
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:

**having a direct, specific meaning**

Denotative refers to the straightforward, literal meaning of a word, as opposed to its connotation or the emotions and associations it may evoke.