Question

They grow. The hills, the highlands, the mountains grow. Waves. Waves of gigantic, seamless mass from the Cretaceous that become, at the height of the American world, the fairest crown of water: Titicaca."
By using terms like fairest crown and Cretaceous, Miguel Ángel Asturias's "Lake Titicaca".

A. trying to use a metaphor, comparing the lake to old rulers of the world.

B. using the words' connotations to stress the lake's majestic look and historic roots in a show of respect.

C. creating an allusion to ancient Incan folklore.

D. using symbolism to show that by reaching the lake, the author has reached the peak of his abilities.

Answer 1

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