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The term denotation refers to:

AThe emotive meaning of a word

BThe suggestive meaning of a word

CLiteral meaning of a word

DConnotative meaning of a word

Answer:

C. Literal meaning of a word

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Denotation refers to:
➡ The literal, primary, or dictionary meaning of a word — without any emotional, cultural, or suggestive associations.


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