How Are Metaphors Different from Connotations

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Multiple Choice

How are metaphors different from connotations?

• A)They aren't."Metaphor" and "connotation" mean the same thing.
• B)Connotations involve the literal meanings of a word, metaphors the nonliteral.
• C)Connotations involve the nonliteral meanings of a word, metaphors the literal.
• D)Metaphors are a particular type of connotation.
• E)Connotations are a particular type of metaphor.

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