Question

which choice best describes the denotative and figurative meanings of the words exhausted and tired in the following sentences? i was exhausted after a long day at work and could not wait to get home. she sighed wearily as her boss emphasized the same tired phrases to motivate the group during the meeting. the words exhausted and tired have different denotative meanings, but they share the figurative meaning fed up. the words exhausted and tired share a denotative meaning, and the figurative meaning of tired is effective. the words exhausted and tired share a denotative meaning, and the figurative meaning of tired is overused. the words exhausted and tired have different denotative meanings, and the figurative meaning of exhausted is empty.

Explanation:

Denotative meaning is the literal meaning. "Exhausted" and "tired" both literally mean lacking energy. Figuratively, "tired" can mean over - used as in "tired phrases".

Answer:

The words exhausted and tired share a denotative meaning, and the figurative meaning of tired is "overused."