I think the answer is most likely to be D. Because precious means important, and the dilapidated stove is the hint of poor condition.
The author is admiring that this character can still do important work under these not high quality conditions
C. Research the life of British prime...
Answer:
it's a simile
Explanation:
if that's what you're asking
Simple....
re-writing in y=mx+b form...
y=3x-2
Thus, your answer.