__________ definitions are made up of the set of associations implied by a word in addition to its literal meaning.

A. Connotative

B. Direct

C. denotative

D. None of the Above.

2 answers

http://www.eng.fju.edu.tw/English_Literature/terms/denotation.htm

I'll be glad to check your answer.
example:

Her essay was 800 words, as required, but it did not mean much. The meat was missing.

So how do you get the definition of "meat" here? HINT: not the dictionary, but use the surrounding connotation.