Question

Read the sentence.

The steep trails and rocky terrain made the hike a real bear.

Which statement about this sentence is true?

The sentence gives an example of connotation, because it uses the word bear to suggest that the hike was extremely difficult.
The sentence gives an example of connotation, because it uses the literal meaning of the word bear.
The sentence gives an example of denotation, because it uses the word bear to suggest that the hike was extremely difficult.
The sentence gives an example of denotation, because it uses the literal meaning of the word bear.

Answer 1

The first statement is true.

Explanation: "A real bear" is used figuratively to mean the hike was very difficult — that's connotation (an associated or implied meaning), not the literal denotation of the animal.