Question

question 2 1 pts matt looks up the word “brown recluse” in the dictionary and finds a very literal meaning of the word. this literal meaning of the word “brown recluse” represents which of the following? connotative meaning definitive meaning abstract meaning denotative meanining

Explanation:

Denotative meaning refers to the literal or dictionary - defined meaning of a word. Connotative meaning is the emotional or cultural association attached to a word. Definitive meaning is not a standard linguistic term in this context. Abstract meaning is more conceptual and not the same as a literal dictionary definition.

Answer:

Denotative meaning