Question

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

Explanation:

Denotation refers to the literal meaning of a word. It is the straightforward, dictionary - defined sense of a word, as opposed to connotation (the associations attached to a word), the author's attitude (which is tone), or the atmosphere/emotional quality (which is mood).

Answer:

The literal meaning of a word.