Writing an Argument that Supports the Characteristics of a Role Model

Question 5 • SS-English Language Arts 7

Read the sentence.The steep trails and rocky terrain made the hike a real bear.Which statement about this sentence is true?

Answer

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.

Explanation

Here, “a real bear” does not mean the hikers encountered an actual animal. The word “bear” is used to suggest that the hike was extremely difficult, which is a connotative meaning. Therefore, the true statement is that the sentence uses connotation to describe the challenging hike.

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