Which of the following best represents the denotative meaning of the word “rose”?
- A flower with thorns
- A romantic gift
- A sign of beauty
- None of these
Explanation
The denotative meaning is the literal, dictionary definition — in this case, a type of flower with thorns.
"A romantic gift" and "A sign of beauty" are connotative meanings, based on emotion or symbolism.
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- Indifferent
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- Solid
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- Metaphysically correct
- Both A and B