Answer:
the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different.
or similarity
Explanation:
C. Is the correct answer to your question
A mother needs to put her childrens needs ahead of her own
Answer:
I think this means that the dead wood (useless/burdensome people or things) are the same anywhere they are. So the useless are useless not only in one situation but useless all around.
Explanation:
Example: He cut the "deadwood" from the group. So he is getting rid of the useless people in the group.
