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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

Verified Answer :

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.

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