The term denotation refers to ______.

a. understanding the implications and background behind words
b. the use of language to identify something in a specific or literal way, such as by the
generally accepted dictionary definition
c. failing to understand the implications and background behind words
d. the use of language to identify something in a complex and subtle way


b. the use of language to identify something in a specific or literal way, such as by the
generally accepted dictionary definition

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