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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Read this sentence. The only problem with the gene pool is that there is no lifeguard.Which word helps the reader know the denotation of the word pool in this sentence?A. Problem B. Gene C. Lifeguard D. Only E. I'm not sure.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests. obviously this sentence is not discussing a pool you would swim in since it is a GENE pool.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you

OpenStudy (anonymous):

your welcome!

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