Which is the best definition of denotation? a: the meaning you find from looking at a visual, either in parts or as a whole b: the study of signs or communication c: the literal, or real, meaning of what is being communicated

The correct answer is C. The literal or real meaning of what is being communicated

Explanation:

In language contexts, denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word. This means the denotation of a word is usually the meaning you can fin in dictionaries. Additionally, the denotation or primary meaning of a word is known and shared by most of the speakers of a language. Besides this, denotation is the opposite of connotation that refers to the feelings, ideas, images, etc. a word suggests or implies for someone that depends on the cultural context, personal experience, among others. Thus, the option that describes the best definition of denotation is "The literal or real meaning of what is being communicated".