Question

connotative and denotative meaning of tiger​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let's say if you look up the word tiger in dictionary, its connotation could be dangerous, beautiful or ruthless depending on what situation you're applying it to. Denotation: is basically the definition of the word (let's say tiger) that you are looking up in the dictionary.

Answer 2

The connotative meaning of a tiger is an animal and the denotative meaning depends on the situation.

Explanation:

• The connotative meaning refers to the dictionary meaning of the given word. For example, tiger refers to a wild animal.  The denotative meaning of tiger depends on its place in a sentence.
• For example, "he runs like a tiger"; here the meaning of tiger refers to fast. Mostly, the denotative meaning is placed in opposition to the connotative meaning.
• Tiger, as connotative refers to the carnivorous animal, whereas in denotative meaning, it depends on the situation used in a sentence.