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'