Which statement does not apply to the semantic triangle?
A) The semantic triangle illustrates the relationship between words and their denotative and connotative meanings.
B) If several listeners hear the same word, they might attribute the same denotative meaning to it, but also different connotative meanings.
C) In its three corners, the semantic triangle portrays three necessary elements for identifying the meaning in language.
D) The differences in interpretation lie in a word's denotative, not connotative, meaning.

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The semantic triangle emphasizes the relationship between a word (symbol), the object it represents (referent), and the concept or idea associated with the word (reference/thought). The differences in interpretation often lie in a word's connotative meaning, which is subjective and varies between individuals, rather than its denotative meaning, which is the objective or common definition of the word.

Which Statement Does Not Apply to the Semantic Triangle