AP English Language

The correct answer is: D.Denotations are the simple dictionary definition of a word, while connotations carry feelings of a word.

1.Denotation refers to the literal, dictionary definition of a word, the direct and specific meaning.

2.Connotation refers to the additional meanings or emotions that a word evokes, which can be positive, negative, or neutral depending on context.

For example:

1.The denotation of the word "home" is simply a place where someone lives.

2.The c...