Denotation

= __Denotation__ = Denotation- The exact meaning of a word or expression as derived from the ideas or direct meanings within the word or phrase. NO IMPLICATIONS ARE ALLOWED WITHIN A DENOTED PHRASE!!

IE. Rubber ball- A spherical orb made out of rubberized plastic. Bored to death- The person was so bored she ceased to function and died.

or

Jumbo Shrimp- A shrimp that has grown to massive proportions and is now considered "jumbo".

*** //Note:// See how examples number 2 and three are literary terms? This proves that every single sentence and word (whether it`s another literary term or not) has a denotation.

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Also related to Connotation (The implied meaning of a word or phrase).

Kelly Hebner