What is the denotation of Hawaii? What is the meaning of denotation? What are some connotation of Hawaii? -

These are some questions on my English 3 exam that i do not understand. I really need help.

Denotation is the literal, objective meaning of a word, so the denotation of Hawaii would be whatever you find in the dictionary or encyclopedia under Hawaii.Connotation is the subjective meaning. In simple terms, the gut feeling you get when you hear the word.