Question

Which of the following is an example of the denotative meaning of language?
a.
A flower is used to beautify the surroundings.
b.
A flower comes in many colors.
c.
A flower is the blossom of a plant.
d.
A flower symbolizes beauty.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C — "A flower is the blossom of a plant." This is the denotative (literal, dictionary) meaning; options A and D are connotative/functional, B is descriptive but not the dictionary definition.