Denotation | Literary Term | English Literature | Major English | Plus Two Level
Denotation
is the exact meaning of a word, without the feelings or suggestions that the
word may imply. It is the opposite of 'connotation'
in that it is the dictionary meaning of a word, without attached feelings or
associations. Denotation allows the reader to know the exact meaning of a word
so that one will better understand the work of literature.
For
examples:
Heart:
an organ that circulates blood throughout the body.
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