Andy knows when he receives a text message from his father that says "We need to talk" Andy has done something wrong. This is an example of the denotative meaning of language.

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The denotative meaning of language refers to the literal, dictionary definition of words, without considering any emotional or cultural connotations. In this case, "We need to talk" carries an implied, additional meaning based on context and experience, which relates to the connotative meaning of language, not the denotative meaning.

Andy Knows When He Receives a Text Message from His