Question

Tree; a large woody plant that survives and continues to grow year after year” is an example of __________ meaning.
a.
connotative
b.
denotative
c.
a and b
d.
neither a nor b

Answer 1

b. denotative

Explanation: The given phrase is a literal, dictionary-style definition of "tree," which is the denotative (literal) meaning rather than connotative (emotional or associated) meaning.