What are denotative and connotative meanings? Give an example.

What will be an ideal response?


Denotative meanings are the “dictionary” definitions of a word. The denotative definition for the word sick might be “to be physically unwell (i.e., a virus) or mentally ill.” Connotative meanings are informal meanings based on our personal experiences. For example, the connotative definition of sick might be a compliment to an artist’s work or to say something is “awesome.”

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If 63% of consumers are aware of JM Manufacturers Inc's 3-D television, 38% of that group likes the product's benefit, 54% of that group finds the price acceptable, 21% of that group intend to buy the product, and 48% of that group actually purchase

the product from JM Manufacturers, then the share potential index for the 3-D television is ________. A) 1.3% B) 2.7% C) 3.4% D) 6.2% E) 10.1%

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When using confirmations with outside parties, the auditor must assure which of the following about the outside party?

a. The outside party exists. b. The outside party is able to respond objectively and independently. c. The outside party is unbiased in responding. d. All the above.

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Opinion leaders are:

A. wealthy, highly-educated individuals. B. experts on all high-involvement consumer goods. C. usually the same individuals for all social classes. D. people who influence others.

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Because of technology and the Internet, the use of information by business managers has increased.

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

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