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?
arrogant
confident
conceited
smug
9 answers
confident
What is denotation?
the feeling or idea that a word suggests
a direct comparison that does not use like or as
the literal meaning of a word
words and phrases that have a meaning different from their literal meaning
the feeling or idea that a word suggests
a direct comparison that does not use like or as
the literal meaning of a word
words and phrases that have a meaning different from their literal meaning
The literal meaning of a word
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?
Never stop trying your best.
Always be yourself.
Expect the unexpected.
Let go of your anger.
"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?
Never stop trying your best.
Always be yourself.
Expect the unexpected.
Let go of your anger.
Expect the unexpected.
What is a metaphor?
the literal meaning of a word
a direct comparison that does not use like or as
a comparison between two unlike things that uses like or as
when a nonliving thing is given human qualities
the literal meaning of a word
a direct comparison that does not use like or as
a comparison between two unlike things that uses like or as
when a nonliving thing is given human qualities
A metaphor is a comparison between two unlike things that does not use like or as.
Which literary element is a type of figurative language?
synonym
personification
denotation
conflict
synonym
personification
denotation
conflict
Personification
1 answer