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what does connotation mean? (1 point)
○ subtle differences in the meanings of words
○ the idea or feeling a word invokes
○ the attitude an author shows toward their subject
○ the literal meaning of a word
Connotation refers to the subtle differences in the meanings of words. It goes beyond the literal meaning (denotation) and includes the emotional, cultural, or associative aspects that a word invokes. For example, the word "home" has a positive connotation (comfort, security) compared to a more neutral denotative term like "residence".
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subtle differences in the meanings of words