alleryA word's strictly literal meaning is its:
AConnotation
BSynonym
CMetaphor
DDenotation
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Denotation
1. Denotation is the strictly literal meaning of a word.
2. It is contrasted with connotation.
3. For example, "warm" denotes a high temperature.
**Why not the others:** Connotation is the emotional association, a synonym is a similar word, and a metaphor is a figure of speech.
_Source: Wikipedia, "Denotation", section "introduction" (revision 1378434291)_
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