Answer to Question #88255 in English for dipuo mathekgane

Question

provide denotative and connotation for each of the following words.
1.elephant
2.university
3.queen

Answer 1

A. Elephant

Denotations – a four-footed mammal with big ears and a large trunk

Connotations – elephant in the room means a big issue that no one is willing to discuss

B university 

Denotations – an institution of higher learning where undergraduate and master’s courses are offered.

Connotations – it means a whole or entire

C. Queen 

Denotations – the wife of a king

Connotations – someone successful in fashion