Answer: A) The metaphor conveys that Scott's novels are finely crafted, impressive works that address a broad spectrum of topics and ideas.
Explanation: a metaphor is a figure of speech that consists in making a direct comparison between elements that aren't obviously related, in order to create an image in the reader's mind. In the given sentence we can see an example of a metaphor that compares Sir Walter Scott's novels with intricate tapestries of life, this metaphor conveys that Scott's novels are finely crafted, impressive works that address a broad spectrum of topics and ideas.
