Question

read this sentence. \that man is a snake,\ said tabitha. \first he told me the repair would cost $400, and then he charged me $768.\ what is the connotative meaning of the word snake as it is used in the sentence? a subtle movement a cold - blooded animal a deceitful person a tool used by plumbers

Explanation:

Snakes are often associated with deceit and trickery in common - cultural connotations. In the sentence, the man is called a snake because he initially gave a low - cost estimate and then charged a much higher amount, which is a deceitful act.

Answer:

a deceitful person