Understanding Denotation and Connotation

What does the term 'denotation' refer to in language?

• The emotional associations of a word

• The personal experiences related to a word

• The cultural context of a word

• The literal or explicit meaning of a word

How can the word 'Rose' be interpreted beyond its literal meaning?

• As a symbol of love or romance

• As a type of tree

• As a type of fruit

• As a symbol of strength

Which of the following best describes connotation?

• The phonetic pronunciation of a word

• The emotional and cultural associations of a word

• The grammatical structure of a sentence

• The dictionary definition of a word