When someone uses the word dog and you understand the word to mean "a mangy,dirty,and disgusting animal,like the one that bit me when I was five years old," which level of meaning are you likely applying?
A)connotative
B)contextual
C)literal
D)denotative

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The connotative meaning of a word involves the emotions, experiences, and associations that people have with it. In this case, the person's negative experience with a dog in the past has influenced their understanding and perception of the word "dog.”

When Someone Uses the Word Dog and You Understand the Word