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.

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

Explanation:

Connotation uses the actual meaning or idea of a word.

- "the answers are a and b.  

when cullen speaks of planting while others reap, and standing "abject and mute," he is speaking about the racial injustices present in american society. as these injustices have changed over time, the american identity  has also shifted. those changes are, in turn, reflected in american literature."

second person

explanation:

note the heavy uses of "you", "your", as well as "he".

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