In analyzing the diction of a poem, which of the following b...

Question

In analyzing the diction of a poem, which of the following best describes the difference between "denotation" and "connotation"?

A

Denotation refers to the emotional associations of a word, while connotation refers to its literal meaning.

B

Denotation refers to the literal meaning of a word, while connotation refers to its emotional associations.

C

Denotation refers to the sound of a word, while connotation refers to the way it is spelled.

D

Denotation and connotation both refer to the figurative meanings of words.

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