Asked by Brittany Villaman on May 09, 2024
Verified
When someone uses the word dog and you understand the word to mean "a mangy,dirty,and disgusting animal,like the one that bit me when I was five years old," which level of meaning are you likely applying?
A) connotative
B) contextual
C) literal
D) denotative
Connotative
Pertaining to the implied or emotional meaning of a word, in contrast to its literal meaning.
Denotative
Relating to the explicit or direct meaning of a word or term, as opposed to its connotative (implied or associated) meanings.
Contextual
pertains to being related to or dependent on the context or surrounding circumstances that can influence interpretation, meaning, or behavior.
- Pinpoint and clarify the importance of connotative and denotative significances in the realm of language.
Verified Answer
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karla delaneyMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The connotative meaning of a word involves the emotions, experiences, and associations that people have with it. In this case, the person's negative experience with a dog in the past has influenced their understanding and perception of the word "dog.”
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint and clarify the importance of connotative and denotative significances in the realm of language.