Which of the following statements about connotation and denotation is accurate?

There can be only one denotation for a word.

A connotation is a non-literal meaning that everyone knows is associated with a word.

Determining denotations is the best way to understand words in a text.

Connotations can vary depending on personal experiences.

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Glenn Pham

26 December, 02:02

Which of the following statements about connotation and denotation is accurate?

There can be only one denotation for a word.

A connotation is a non-literal meaning that everyone knows is associated with a word.

Determining denotations is the best way to understand words in a text.

Connotations can vary depending on personal experiences.

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Miguel Rhodes · Answer 1

A connotation is a non-literal meaning that everyone knows is associated with a word

Explanation: Connotation are other meanings associated to a word apart from its dictionary meaning (denotation). These could be as a result of the users personal experience or other things.

Form the Latin word con means come with (connotation are words associated to a meaning).

Antony Donovan · Answer 2

Connotations can vary depending on personal experiences.