The adjective that could replace "cocky" so that the sentence has a positive connotation is "confident."
Denotation is the literal meaning of a word.
The best interpretation of the expression "Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get" is "Expect the unexpected."
A metaphor is a comparison between two unlike things that does not use like or as.
Personification is a type of figurative language.
Use the scenario to answer the 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?
(1 point)
Responses
confident
conceited
arrogant
smug
What is denotation?(1 point)
Responses
the literal meaning of a word
the feeling or idea that a word suggests
words and phrases that have a meaning different from their literal meaning
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?
(1 point)
Responses
Always be yourself.
Always be yourself.
Let go of your anger.
Let go of your anger.
Never stop trying your best.
Never stop trying your best.
Expect the unexpected.
Expect the unexpected.
What is a metaphor?(1 point)
Responses
the literal meaning of a word
the literal meaning of a word
when a nonliving thing is given human qualities
when a nonliving thing is given human qualities
a comparison between two unlike things that uses like or as
a comparison between two unlike things that uses , like, or , as
a direct comparison that does not use like or as
Which literary element is a type of figurative language?(1 point)
Responses
synonym
synonym
personification
personification
denotation
denotation
conflict
conflict
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