The correct option is D.
The metaphor is a figure of speech which describes someone or something in a way that is not literally true. It is used to compare two things in an implicit way.
The global threat of nuclear warfare metaphor is represented by "the dark powers of destruction unleashed by science engulf all humanity in planned or accidental self-destruction."
The phrase "the dark powers of destruction unleashed by science" clearly stands for nuclear weapons, which were created by scientists. The case of "planned or accidental self-destruction." also refers to nuclear power events many of which occurred in the history of the world either by accident or were programmed.
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I was walking around my neighborhood, just any ordinary day in August. I came to this empty playground with a basketball court, so I decided to sit down. This playground was the playground of all playgrounds. It had anything a 7 year old could ask for. As, I was shooting my basketball, a kid around my age came on the court on a bike. He seemed pretty annoyed so I tried to avoid him as much as I could. Well, he didn't get the message, and started riding around me in circles, being super rude. I pushed him out of my way trying to protect myself, when a lamp fell out his green and blue backpack. Obviously, I had to pick it up, and as soon as I did, the light around me flashed, and I was transported to this Utopia. There were fountains of chocolate and caramel, a 200 inch T.V., a brand new PS5(even though I prefer XBox), and so much more. I was amazed and scared at the same time. I yelled for my mom's name, and even tried to contact the boy who got me into this scenario. I thought I was completely alone, until I heard some laughing coming from this room to the left of the tower of candy. I walked in the room, and that's when I saw... TO BE CONTINUED
your answer is a. its correct
To speculate means almost the same as to contemplate. They both have to do with thinking over a subject thoroughly/ looking at every side of the subject. Hope this helps! :)