Referents refer to

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Referents refer to

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Referents refer to the things, objects, or concepts that symbols represent or denote. Therefore, option C ("what symbols represent") is the best choice. Options A and D are incorrect because they respectively refer to just one aspect of the communication process (words and their connotations) and do not encompass the entire notion of referents. Option B partially overlaps with option C, but it is not as accurate because symbols can also represent abstract ideas or concepts, which are not necessarily physical objects.

Referents Refer to