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Which pair of words has similar denotations but different connotations?
A. Vivid, bright
B. Annoying, irritating
C. Brave, courageous
D. Cautious, timid

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chaplinway

Answer:

The pair of words that has similar denotations but different connotations is Brave, courageous

Explanation:

Denotation is the literal meaning of a word as in a dictionary, while Connotation is the emotional meaning or the feeling that it can produce depending of each person or culture, then the words Brave and courageous represent in the literal meaning a person that is not afraid of any situation, but in terms of connotation they refer to different kinds of people while the brave person is not afraid when they have to face danger, the courageous person has a constant demonstration of bravery towards life.

mcarc09

The pair of words which has similar denotations but different connotations is "brave, courageous" as stated in option C and further explained below.

What is denotation and connotation?

Denotation refers to the literal meanings a word can have, whereas connotation refers to the meanings that word can assume depending on the emotional context in which it is inserted.

The words "brave" and "courageous" both have the same denotation, that is, their literal meaning is basically the same. However, depending on the emotion the author wishes to convey, they have different connotations.

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