___________meaning is a word's explicit meaning, the one that directly comes to mind when used by a specific speech community. ___________meaning is a word's more implicit, usually emotionally or culturally enriched meaning.
A) Denotative/Connotative
B) Connotative/Denotative
C) Implied/Ritual
D) Ritual/Implied
E) Presentational/Representational

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Denotative meaning refers to a word's explicit, literal, or dictionary definition, while connotative meaning refers to the associated or implied meanings of a word based on cultural or emotional associations.

___________Meaning Is a Word's Explicit Meaning, the One That Directly