Question

multiple choice question
what is the best way to identify the denotative meaning of a word?

think of what the word reminds you of.

take a survey of what the word means to others.

use context clues.

look it up in a dictionary.

Explanation:

Denotative meaning is the literal, standard definition of a word. Dictionaries provide official, fixed literal definitions of words, which match denotative meaning. The other options refer to connotative (personal association) or contextual meanings, not the core denotative definition.

Answer:

Look it up in a dictionary.