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Explain the differences among denotative meaning, connotative meaning, and figurative language.

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denotative refers to the actual meaning of the word the "dictionary definition" of the word.

whilst connotative represents the feelings or othee words associated with the word

ie. black
denotative- color or pigment
connotative- dark

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When you look up a word in the dictionary, you will find its literal (denotative) meaning. However, the emotions and associations connected to a word is known as its connotative meaning. ... Connotative language is basically the use of figurative language

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