C is the choice I would make because I believe the writer is planning to answer this question: "and how come we think dogs are so smart". The writer never tells us what dogs can't do (a) or mention others being dumb (b) and doesn't make fun of humans (d)
Answer:
B. Kenning
Explanation:
A Kenning is type of literary device that makes use of compound phrases to replace a noun to have a new meaning from the noun.
A kenning is popular and mostly used in Old English and Old Norse literature.
Some examples of a Kenning include
Wrecker of mead-benches, terror of the hall-troops, gum-shoe, etc.
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