Question

to rest at the noon hour and meditate loves ecstasy; to return home at eventide with gratitude l.f.1.2.4 -- what is the denotative meaning of the word gratitude in these lines from the passage? a fatigue b satisfaction c thankfulness d desire

Explanation:

The denotative meaning of a word is its literal or dictionary definition. The word "gratitude" literally means a feeling of being thankful or showing appreciation. Among the options, "thankfulness" (option c) matches this literal meaning. "Fatigue" means tiredness, "satisfaction" is a sense of contentment, and "desire" is a wish or want, none of which match the denotative meaning of "gratitude".

Answer:

c. thankfulness