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The Principles of Language

Question 3 • TX-English IV B-CR

Which of the following is an example of the denotative meaning of language?

Answer
A
A flower is used to beautify the surroundings.
B
A flower comes in many colors.
C
A flower is the blossom of a plant.
D
A flower symbolizes beauty.

Explanation

Denotative meaning is the literal, dictionary definition of a word. A flower is literally the blossom of a plant, so “A flower is the blossom of a plant” is the denotative meaning. The other choices describe uses, characteristics, or symbolic associations.

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