Question

mood and sensory language quick check
what is the definition of denotation? (1 point)
the atmosphere or emotional quality of a text
the authors attitude toward events and characters
the literal meaning of a word
the associations attached to a word

Explanation:

Denotation refers to the direct, dictionary - defined (literal) meaning of a word. The first option describes mood, the second describes tone, and the fourth describes connotation.

Answer:

C. The literal meaning of a word