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 $760.\ what is the connotative meaning of the word snake as it is used in the sentence? a cold - blooded animal a deceitful person a tool used by plumbers a subtle movement

Explanation:

In the context, the man gave a lower - initial cost and then a higher final cost, which is a deceitful act. The word "snake" here is used metaphorically to describe a person who is untrustworthy and deceitful.

Answer:

B. a deceitful person