Question

what does denotative mean

having a direct, specific meaning

relating toa clear, specific theme

going beyond a literal meaning to suggest meaning images

Answer 1

The term "denotative" refers to the direct, specific meaning of a word or expression, as opposed to its connotative meaning, which encompasses the emotions and associations that the word might evoke. Therefore, the correct definition of "denotative" from your options is:

**having a direct, specific meaning**.