Use the scenario to answer the question.

Question

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?
A. smug
B. arrogant
C. conceited
D. confident

What is denotation?

A.words and phrases that have a meaning different from their literal meaning
B. the literal meaning of a word
C. the feeling or idea that a word suggests
D. a direct comparison that does not use like or as

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?

A. never stop trying your best
B. expect the unexpected
C. let go of your anger
D. always be yourself

Answer 1

the answer for Connexus is
D. Confident
B. The literal meaning of a word
B. Expect the unexpected
C. A direct comparison that does not use like or as
C. Personification

-Connexus Student

Answer 2

yea thats about right