Read the excerpt from "Why Alligator Hates Dog.” Alligator hissed in delight. "Well, look who’s here . . . the mangy, miserable mutt who’s been mocking me every night, shouting, ‘Come and get me, come and get me!’ I gotcha now, don’t I? Get ready, because I’m gonna snap you up and grind you into mincemeat!”
Based on the clues in the excerpt, what does gotcha mean?
A. have caught you
B. have admired you
C. have released you
D. have despised you

A. Caught you

Explanation: When reading the excerpt you can see the alligator is annoyed and angry the dog continuously teased him. The dog would say "cone and get me" Meaning he wanted the alligator to chase him. When the alligator finally catches him he threatens to grind him into mince meat.

i’m sorry, but this question confuses me. could you clear it up a bit? i’d love to !

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