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What is the difference between connotation and denotation?(8 points)

Connotation is the associations attached to a word, and denotation is a word’s literal meaning.

Connotation is a word’s literal meaning, and denotation is the subtle degree of difference in the word’s meaning.

Connotation is the figurative meaning of a word, and denotation is a word’s literal meaning.

Connotation is a word’s literal meaning, and denotation is the associations attached to a word.

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Answered by GPT-4o mini
The correct distinction is:

**Connotation is the associations attached to a word, and denotation is a word’s literal meaning.**

To further clarify:

- **Denotation** refers to the explicit, dictionary definition of a word—the straightforward meaning without any emotional or associative implications.

- **Connotation**, on the other hand, encompasses the emotional and cultural associations that may accompany a word, which can vary based on context, personal experience, and societal influences.

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