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brutforce

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Explain the difference between denotation and connotation when referring to the meaning of a word. Give an example of each.

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Monica is designing a PowerPoint presentation and following the 6-x-6 rule. This means that she is limiting each slide to six bullets, with no more than six words per bullet.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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ryansturges

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Answer to Question 1

Denotation is the literal dictionary definition of a term. Connotation is a subjective, emotional meaning attached to a word. The denotative meaning of heap is a pile of some material. But connotatively, you might refer to your car as a heap--either affectionately or in a negative sense.

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brutforce

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Reply 2 on: Jun 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Excellent

 

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