Question

a dictionary definition of a word, literal meaning - a. abstract b. expectation c. connotation d. denotation

1. to stick to a surface; to believe in and follow a set of beliefs - a. adhere b. fluctuate c. refrain d. restrict
2. the feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader; the audiences emotional reaction - a. mood b. aesthetic

Explanation:

1. The dictionary - defined, literal meaning of a word is its denotation. Connotation refers to the associated or secondary meanings and emotions a word evokes. Abstract is a general term for non - concrete ideas, and exposition is related to explaining or presenting information.
2. The word "adhere" means to stick to a surface or to believe in and follow a set of beliefs. "Fluctuate" means to vary irregularly, "refrain" means to stop oneself from doing something, and "restrict" means to put limits on.
3. The mood is the feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader, which elicits the audience's emotional reaction. Aesthetic is related to beauty and art, and while setting can contribute to mood, it is the physical or social environment in a story.

Answer:

1. d. denotation
2. a. adhere
3. a. mood