Determine whether each sentence expresses a literal or figurative meaning. A. You are so on the ball with your to-do list today. B. I didn't mean to steal her thunder when I announced my award. C. The Sun is shining so bright today that I'll need my shades out here. D. He is juggling three bananas, and it's making the children laugh.

Which words in this excerpt from the count of monte cristo can be used as synonyms to determine the meaning of the word grotto? dant? s entered the second grotto. the second grotto was lower and more gloomy than the first; the air that could only enter by the newly formed opening had the mephitic smell dant? s was surprised not to find in the outer cavern. he waited in order to allow pure air to displace the foul atmosphere, and then went on. 1. air 2. opening 3. mephitic 4. cavern 5. pure 6. atmosphere