Question

Select the word or phrase from the drop-down box that best completes the sentence.
The ___________ meaning of a word is the definition found in the dictionary.
denotative
connotative
The __________ meaning of a word is a figurative meaning that differs from the word’s literal meaning.
denotative
connotative

Answer 1

The DENOTATIVE meaning of a word is the definition found in the dictionary.

The CONNOTATIVE meaning of a word is a figurative meaning that differs from the word's literal meaning.

Answer 2

The denotative meaning of a word is the definition found in the dictionary.

The connotative meaning of a word is a figurative meaning that differs from the word's literal meaning