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Denotation is the literal dictionary meaning of a word.

" You know a phrase I never understood? King size. It's used to denote something larger but ... most kings are short and fat" - George Carlin

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What are some examples of a denotation?

'Wind' is the denotation of natural air movement 'Poodle' is the denotation of a particular breed of dog.


What are examples of denotation in romeo and Juliet?

Every word has a denotation, a dictionary meaning. Therefore pick any word you like out of the play. Start, if you like, with the first word, "two". Its denotation is the number after one and before three. "Households"? An extended family. And so on.


What are examples of denotation in literature?

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What are some d denotation and connotation examples?

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What is the denotation of Hawaii?

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What is the denotation of sequence?

the denotation of sequence is put in order


What is the verb for denotation?

The verb for denotation is "denote."


What is a sentence you can use to understand the meaning of Denotation?

The word denotation, unlike common vocabulary, is a literary term. In this it is difficult to configure a sentence that expresses its meaning. To denote something is to indicate something. You can compare denotation to connotation to assist your understanding. Examples: Denotation... 1. Someone says "iPhone" the denotation (rational indication) is "type of phone" 2. Someone says "banana" the denotation (rational indication) is "type of fruit" Connotation... 1. Someone says "home" it shows the connotation (emotional response) "warmth, love, happiness" 2. Someone says "grey skies" it shows the connotation (emotional response) "sadness" :) Michelle


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after denotation


What sentence uses denotation?

"The denotation of the word 'dog' is a domesticated mammal commonly kept as a pet."


Use the direct meaning of a word expressions which would have the direct meaning of the word denotations and the example sentence?

Please give me examples in the sentence where the denotation is used!


Example of connotation and denotation?

(denotation)-red rose with green stem... (connotation)-Passion of love.