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How do connotations differ from denotations?

Connotations are in the thesaurus.
Connotations are implied; they are not directly stated.
Connotations are only used by authors.
Connotations are spelled easily.

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Answer:

Connotations are implied; they are not directly stated.

Step-by-step explanation:

Connotations are the different feelings and ideas associated with a word, apart from its primary meaning. In that matter, connotations are not directly stated: they are suggested and interpreted.

On the other hand, denotations refer to the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the emotions and thoughts that a word invokes.

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