The primary difference between a denotative meaning and a connotative meaning is that

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A. denotative meanings are based on interpretation, while connotative meanings are literal
B. denotative meanings are literal, while connotative meanings are based on interpretation
C. denotative meanings are strategically ambiguous, while connotative meanings are concrete
D. denotative meanings are based on jargon, while connotative meanings are concise


Answer: B

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