Which of the highlighted
passages from Thoreau's
Walden contains a metaphor
or extended metaphor?
A. sec 11: "I go and come with a strange
liberty in Nature, a part of herself."
B. sec 2: "I was seated by the shore of a
small pond, about a mile and a half south of
the village..."
C. sec 5: "In the midst of this chopping sea
of civilized life, such are the clouds and
storms..."



Answer :

The highlighted passage from Thoreau's Walden that contains a metaphor or extended metaphor is:

C. sec 5: "In the midst of this chopping sea of civilized life, such are the clouds and storms..."

Explanation:
1. In the passage from section 5, Thoreau uses the metaphor of "this chopping sea of civilized life" to describe the chaotic and tumultuous nature of society. This metaphor compares the challenges and disruptions of everyday life to the relentless and unpredictable waves of the sea.
2. The phrase "such are the clouds and storms" further extends the metaphor by likening the obstacles and struggles faced in society to the turbulent weather conditions of clouds and storms, emphasizing the harsh and unpredictable nature of the environment in which individuals navigate their lives.