What is the difference between denotation and connotation? (1 point)

A. Denotation is the implied meaning of a word while connotation is its literal, dictionary definition.

B. Connotation is the arrangement of words while denotation is the order they appear in the dictionary.

C. Connotation is the implied meaning of a word while denotation is its literal, dictionary definition.

D. There is no difference between denotation and connotation.

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The correct answer is:

C. Connotation is the implied meaning of a word while denotation is its literal, dictionary definition.