Use the context to determine the connotation/s of the underlined word. that snake stole my purse.

In the sentence "That snake stole my purse", the noun "snake" is most probably compared with "evil person".

The reason behind drawing a clear reference to an evil person is that snakes are perceived in many cultures as very malevolent creatures that are willing to harm you.

i cant see the passage although i do know hyperbole means overly exaggerated such as "i can eat an enter horse"! i hope this you!