Question

9. Another term for the literal meaning of a word is

symbolic.
figurative.
denotative.
connotative.

Answer 1

denotative

Step-by-step explanation:

Words generally have two meanings: denotative and connotative. Denotative refers to the literal meaning of the word, while connotative refers to the implied or more hidden meaning of the word. Consider the word "heart," where the denotative meaning refers to the internal organ, whereas the connotative meaning could refer to love.

Answer 2

Denotative.

Step-by-step explanation:

Denotative is when you mean what you literally said, or, as the prompt suggests, is the literal meaning.

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