How do connotations differ from denotations?

Connotations are in the thesaurus.

Connotations are implied; they are not directly stated.

Connotations are only used by authors.

Connotations are spelled easily.

Connotations are implied; they are not directly stated.

Explanation:

Connotations are the different feelings and ideas associated with a word, apart from its primary meaning. In that matter, connotations are not directly stated: they are suggested and interpreted.

On the other hand, denotations refer to the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the emotions and thoughts that a word invokes.