Read the passage below. how does the connotative meaning of the word "bonds" to determine the meaning of the sentence?

its fingers spread like fine spun gold
gently nestling us to the fold
like silken thread it holds us fast
bonds like this are meant to last.

A connotative meaning refers to the ideas that someone can connect with a word. For example, the literal meaning of the word “bond” is linkage. However, in this case, “bonds” refers to a special connection between people. Therefore, the meaning of the sentence is that human connections like the one described by the author are meant to endure.  

answer:

a. "there, said he, there is something for you."

explanation:

"said he" should not have been part of what is in the dialogue.