Words that are _____ refer to things that we can see, touch, smell, taste, or hear.
A) denotative
B) connotative
C) concrete
D) abstract

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Concrete words are those that refer to tangible things that can be perceived with the senses. Examples of concrete words are "chair," "apple," and "loud." Denotative words refer to the literal, dictionary definition of a word. Connotative words have an emotional or cultural association. Abstract words refer to concepts or ideas that cannot be directly perceived with the senses, such as "freedom" or "justice."

Words That Are _____ Refer to Things That We Can