Question

read the following sentence: doctor, if you have bad news, i want you to be blunt. what is the denotative meaning of the word \blunt\ as it is used in the sentence? rude dull direct insensitive

Explanation:

The denotative meaning is the literal or dictionary - defined meaning. "Blunt" in the context of wanting a doctor to deliver bad news means being direct without being overly tactful. It doesn't mean rude or insensitive in this context, and "dull" is not relevant here.

Answer:

C. direct