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what is the difference between connotation and denotation?
a connotation is a word written down, and denotation is a word’s literal meaning.
b connotation is a word’s literal meaning, and denotation is a word’s suggested meaning.
c connotation is a word’s suggested meaning, and denotation is a word’s literal meaning.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze the definitions of connotation and denotation. Connotation refers to the suggested or associated meaning of a word (beyond its literal definition), while denotation is the literal, dictionary - defined meaning of a word.

• Option A is incorrect because connotation is not about a word being written down.
• Option B swaps the definitions of connotation and denotation.
• Option C correctly states that connotation is a word’s suggested meaning and denotation is a word’s literal meaning.

Answer:

C. Connotation is a word's suggested meaning, and denotation is a word's literal meaning.