Here's why:
* Denotation: This refers to the dictionary definition of a word, its objective meaning. It's the literal, straightforward meaning without any emotional or subjective associations.
* Connotation: This refers to the implied or suggested meaning of a word, going beyond its literal definition. It's the emotional and subjective associations that a word carries.
For example:
* Home: Denotation - a building where someone lives. Connotation - a place of warmth, comfort, and belonging.
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