Denotative and Connotative meaning of words, dictionary entry, figurative language and more

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What is meant by the term denotative meaning of word?

is the literal meaning

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What is meant by the term connotative meaning of a word?

Goes beyond the denotative meaning to include the emotional reaction that a word may evoke. The connotative meaning often takes the denotative meaning a step further due to associations the reader makes with the denotative meaning

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How can readers differentiate between connotative and denotative meaning of words?

Readers can differentiate between the denotative and connotative meanings by first recognizing how authors use each meaning. Most non-fiction, for example, is fact-based and authors do not use flowery, figurative language

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