Which is the best definition of denotation? plz asap

the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests. Or the action or process of indicating or referring to something by means of a word, symbol, etc. or even the object or concept to which a term refers, or the set of objects of which a predicate is true.

it teaches readers about an interesting chinese custom and causes them to determine that the minister is trying to be polite