Answer to Question #87186 in English for Ningi Mbowane

Question

Denotative and connotative meanings a. Elephant b. University c. Queen

Answer 1

Denotative and connotative meanings

a.      Elephant

Denotative- it is a huge mammal with four legs and a huge trunk.

Connotative – a piece of land that has very large deposits of Gold.

b.     University

Denotative- it is an institution of higher learning where students study for degrees and other higher education programs such as Masters and Ph.D.

Connotative – a university also means the whole universe.

c.      Queen 

Denotative- is the wife of a king.

Connotative – it is a lady or girl who is successful at something or is very important.