Question

read the sentence from \conservation as a national duty.\

indeed, the growth of this nation by leaps and bounds makes one of the most striking and important
chapters in the history of the world.

what is the meaning of the figurative language in this sentence?

(select all that apply.)

conservation as a national duty

□ chapters in the history of the world compares periods of time to parts of a book
□ chapters in the history of the world contrasts reality with fiction
□ by leaps and bounds means moving forward with starts and stops
□ by leaps and bounds means moving forward with rapid progress

Explanation:

1. For "chapters in the history of the world compares periods of time to parts of a book": The word "chapters" is used metaphorically, comparing historical time periods to book chapters (a common metaphor where history is likened to a book with different sections).
2. For "by leaps and bounds means moving forward with rapid progress": The phrase "by leaps and bounds" is an idiom that implies rapid, significant progress, not starts and stops. The other options are incorrect: "chapters... contrasts reality with fiction" is wrong as it's a metaphor, not a contrast; "by leaps and bounds... starts and stops" misdefines the phrase.

Answer:

A. chapters in the history of the world compares periods of time to parts of a book
D. by leaps and bounds means moving forward with rapid progress