The correct response is: "Denotation is the implied meaning of a word while connotation is its literal, dictionary definition."
However, it seems there’s a misunderstanding in the statement. To clarify:
- Denotation refers to the literal, dictionary definition of a word.
- Connotation refers to the implied or associated meanings and feelings that a word evokes, beyond its literal definition.
So, a more accurate description would be: "Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word, while connotation is the implied meaning or emotional association of that word."