What is the difference between denotative and connotative meanings? Provide analysis of at least three examples in which denotative and connotative meanings of the same word differ. 

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a. masking an emotion b. neutralizing an emotion c. deintensifying an emotion d. overintensifying an emotion

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a. errors in spelling and grammar b. all of these choices c. product advertisements d. links to other sites that don't work

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A group's agenda should be both specific and __________

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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There is no need to comment on the aspects of a person's speech style that are tied to cultural identity.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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