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the connotative definition of the word snake
a) the kite string was wrapped around the branch like a snake.

the denotative definition of the word snake
b) a scaly, limbless, elongated, sometimes venomous reptile

a sentence featuring the literal meaning of the word snake
c) one who is untrustworthy or presents an unseen danger

a sentence featuring a simile with the word snake
d) todd was a snake in the grass, waiting for a chance to strike.

a sentence featuring a metaphor with the word snake
e) anita told everyone she would like a snake for her birthd

Like many students at university, you may be unhappy about the results you attain in exams. you may feel that even with all you are doing there must be something more -- or different-- you could be doing to get better grades. we have all at some time or other heard of that student who only studies a couple of hours for final exams and scores a's every time. we stand in awe of those who seem to breeze through without undue effort and seem to need very little in the way of studying to nail an exam. the reasons for success, in what i think are the vast majority of cases, are less esoteric than many students think: successful students consistently apply a series of productive strategies with view to attaining clearly identified learning and grade goals throughout the academic term.