How is the connotative meaning of a word different from the denotative meaning of a word?

A word’s denotative meaning is its direct, literal dictionary definition. Its connotative meaning is the feeling or association the word carries beyond that definition. For example, “home” denotes a place where someone lives, but it may connote comfort or belonging. Therefore, the correct choice is “A connotative meaning is based on the emotions associated with a word, while a denotative meaning is based on a specific dictionary meaning.”

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