Which of the following statements rephrases his literal comparison as a metaphor? a. A man building his house is like a bird bui
lding his nest. b. A man's house is his nest. c. Every bird is an architect and builder of a nest. d. Between a human house and an avian nest, there is absolutely no difference in architectural skill.
This is because the excerpt essentially states that England is ruled by a Frenchman (William the Conqueror) and continues to have French descent in the blood line of royalty and population.