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How is the connotative meaning of a word different from the denotative meaning of a word?

A connotative meaning is stated in precise words, while a denotative meaning uses ambiguous words.
A connotative meaning is related to the origin of a word, while a denotative meaning is related to the root of a word.
A connotative meaning is the literal meaning of a word, while a denotative meaning is the figurative meaning of a word.
A connotative meaning is based on the emotions associated with a word, while a denotative meaning is based on a specific dictionary meaning

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Answer: D

Explanation:

The connotative meaning differs from the denotative meaning because connotative gives the hidden meaning of the word but denotative give the literal meaning of the words.

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D, a connotative meaning is based on the emotions associated with a word, while a denotative meaning is based on a specific dictionary meaning

Explanation: Denotation is when you mean what you say, literally. Connotation is created when you mean something else, something that might be initially hidden. The connotative meaning of a word is based on implication or shared emotional association with a word.

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