Before the class takes the test, Jerrod brags that he studied more than his classmates and will get the highest score. Tiffani thinks Jerrod is acting cocky.
Which of the following adjectives could replace cocky so that the sentence has a positive connotation?
(1 point)
Responses
smug
smug
arrogant
arrogant
conceited
conceited
confident
What is denotation?(1 point)
Responses
the literal meaning of a word
the literal meaning of a word
a direct comparison that does not use like or as
a direct comparison that does not use like or as
the feeling or idea that a word suggests
the feeling or idea that a word suggests
words and phrases that have a meaning different from their literal meaning
Use the simile to answer the question.
"Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get."
Which of the following is the best interpretation of the expression?
(1 point)
Responses
Let go of your anger.
Let go of your anger.
Always be yourself.
Always be yourself.
Expect the unexpected.
Expect the unexpected.
Never stop trying your best.
What is a metaphor?(1 point)
Responses
a comparison between two unlike things that uses like or as
a comparison between two unlike things that uses like or as
the literal meaning of a word
the literal meaning of a word
a direct comparison that does not use like or as
a direct comparison that does not use like or as
when a nonliving thing is given human qualities
Which literary element is a type of figurative language?(1 point)
Responses
personification
personification
synonym
synonym
denotation
denotation
conflict
conflict
1 answer
Here are the answers to your questions based on the scenario and literary concepts provided:
Which of the following adjectives could replace cocky so that the sentence has a positive connotation?
What is denotation?
Which of the following is the best interpretation of the expression?
What is a metaphor?
Which literary element is a type of figurative language?
