Question

what is denotation? (1 point)
the literal meaning of a word
a direct comparison that does not use like or as
the feeling or idea that a word suggests
words and phrases that have a meaning different from their literal meaning

Explanation:

Denotation refers to the standard, literal, dictionary definition of a word, distinct from connotation (suggested meanings) or figurative language devices. The other options describe metaphor (direct comparison without like/as), connotation (suggested feeling/idea), and figurative language (non-literal meaning) respectively.

Answer:

the literal meaning of a word