Denotation vs

• The way a word sounds when pronounced
• The way a word is spelled
• The literal or dictionary definition of a word (correct)
• The emotional or cultural associations associated with a word

• Denotation refers to literal meanings, while connotation refers to figurative meanings (correct)
• Denotation refers to specific meanings, while connotation refers to general meanings
• Denotation refers to emotional meanings, while connotation refers to factual meanings
• Denotation refers to positive meanings, while connotation refers to negative meanings

• The word 'snake' referring to a reptile
• The word 'snake' having five letters
• The word 'snake' being associated with deceit or betrayal (correct)
• The word 'snake' sounding similar to 'cake'