Which of the following is an example of a denotative meaning? a. “tree; a large woody plant that survives and continues to grow year after year” b. “tree; the source of joy and excitement as a child” c. “tree; symbolic of growth and strength” d. “tree; the destroyer of my home during a storm” select the best answer from the choices provided

The correct answer is A. “Tree; a large woody plant that survives and continues to grow year after year”

Explanation:

In language, the denotative meaning of a word is the literal meaning of it or the meaning that can be found in a dictionary. This means the literal meaning is the meaning that has been agreed about a word and does not depend on personal perspectives. This differs from the connotative meaning that refers to the ideas, feelings, thoughts people have about a word depending on their culture, personal experiences, among others. In the case of the word "tree", the denotative meaning of it is a type of plant that is mainly large and that has woody branches and trunk and therefore the one that is an example of denotative meaning is “Tree; a large woody plant that survives and continues to grow year after year”.

how does the author's use of hyperbole to characterize jim smiley? a) it characterizes smiley as an introverted loner who prefers books to people. b) it characterizes smiley as a man who is kind and nurturing toward others who are less fortunate. c) it characterizes smiley as a man who is evil and vindictive toward any one who crosses his path. d) it characterizes smile as a man who is a risk-taker who willing bets on anything and with anyone.

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