Question

1. part a: which of the following best describes how the author portrays nature? a. the author describes nature in very simple terms, hardly employing imagery in his description. b. the author describes nature as mankind’s enemy, constantly out to destroy it. c. the author personifies nature, attributing it with a seeming conscious attitude towards living creatures. d. the author depicts nature as repetitive and dull, an endless and meaningless cycle.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: If the author used little imagery, but typically nature descriptions use imagery, so A is unlikely.
• Option B: Portraying nature as mankind’s enemy is a specific (and less common) take; not the typical way nature is portrayed in literature.
• Option C: Personification (giving human - like traits) is a common literary device for nature, attributing a conscious attitude fits this.
• Option D: Describing nature as repetitive and dull is negative and not a common positive or nuanced portrayal.

Answer:

C. The author personifies nature, attributing it with a seeming conscious attitude towards living creatures.