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What does denotative mean?(1 point)
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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
going beyond a literal meaning to suggest meaningful images, insights, or associated ideas

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

relating to a clear, specific theme
relating to a clear, specific theme

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Answer: "having a direct, specific meaning."

Explanation: Denotative (denotation) refers to a word’s literal, dictionary meaning, as opposed to connotative meanings or associations.