Here’s how the words fit into the provided descriptions:
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Denotation is the literal meaning of a word.
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Connotation describes the feeling a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning.
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Tone refers to the attitude or emotional quality conveyed in the text.
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Nuance refers to a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.
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Insinuation refers to an indirect or covert suggestion or hint, especially of something unpleasant.
You can arrange them as follows:
- Denotation :: is the literal meaning of a word.
- Connotation :: describes the feeling a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning.
- Tone :: refers to the attitude or emotional quality conveyed in the text.
- Nuance :: refers to a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.
- Insinuation :: refers to an indirect or covert suggestion or hint, especially of something unpleasant.