I don’t see answer choices but it does sound similar to confirmation bias.
Answer:
A sentence featuring a metaphor with the word snake is A. Todd was a snake in the grass, waiting for a chance to strike.
A sentence featuring a simile with the word snake is B. The kite string was wrapped around the branch like a snake.
A sentence featuring the literal meaning of the word snake is E. a scaly, limbless, elongated, sometimes venomous reptile.
The connotative definition of the word snake is C. Anita told everyone she would like a snake for her birthday.
The denotative definition of the word snake is D. one who is untrustworthy or presents an unseen danger.
Answer:
if a wood chuck could chuck wood