The Denotative Meaning of a Word

question 45

Multiple Choice

The denotative meaning of a word

• A)is subjective.
• B) is found in a dictionary.
• C) includes the word's emotional meaning.
• D)is the meaning a speaker gives to the word.

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Definitions:

Social Identities

Social identities are aspects of an individual's self-concept derived from perceived membership in social groups, such as cultural, ethnic, or professional groups.

Patriotism

The feeling of love, devotion, and sense of attachment to one's country, with a willingness to make sacrifices for it.

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to believe, after learning an outcome, that one would have foreseen it, often referred to as the "I-knew-it-all-along" effect.

Just-World Phenomenon

The cognitive bias that a person's actions are inherently inclined to bring morally fair and fitting consequences to that individual, to the end of all noble actions are rewarded and evil actions are punished.