Read the excerpt from Walden by Henry David Thoreau.The Harivansa says, "An abode without birds is like a meat without seasoning.” Such was not my abode, for I found myself suddenly neighbor to the birds; not by having imprisoned one, but having caged myself near them.
Answer
A
The simile suggests that living in nature is preferable to the alternative.
B
The simile suggests that living in nature is not ideal for everyone.
C
The simile suggests that living near wild animals can be overwhelming.
D
The simile suggests that living near wild animals is a good way to learn new things.
Explanation
The simile compares a home without birds to meat without seasoning: both would be missing something that makes them better. Thoreau says his home was not without birds because he lived near them, suggesting that living in nature is more appealing than being away from it. The excerpt does not focus on learning from animals or finding them overwhelming.
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