How is the denotation of a word different from its connotation? the denotation of a word gives the word's emotional meaning, while the connotation of a word gives the word's exact meaning. the denotation of a word gives the word's negative meaning, while the connotation of a word gives the word's positive meaning. the denotation of a word gives the word's positive meaning, while the connotation of a word gives the word's negative meaning. the denotation of a word gives the word's exact meaning, while the connotation of a word gives the word's emotional meaning.