Question

a word’s denotation is
the dictionary definition of the word
the emotion associated with the word
its incorrect spellin
its correct spelling

Explanation:

Denotation refers to the literal, dictionary-based meaning of a word, distinct from connotation (the emotional or cultural associations linked to a word). The other options describe unrelated concepts: emotional association is connotation, while spelling does not relate to a word's denotative meaning.

Answer:

The dictionary definition of the word