Question

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

Explanation:

Denotation refers to the literal meaning of a word. The first option describes tone, the third describes mood, and the fourth describes connotation.

Answer:

The literal meaning of a word.