Answer:
The best statement that describes how the author's purpose differs in Chapter 1 of Nature and Society and Solitude is: Nature is an essay in praise of nature’s sublimity, while Society and Solitude is an essay in praise of being alone.
Explanation:
The correct answer is A. Earthly
Utilitarian and frivolous are antonyms, which means they mean the opposite. The opposite of metaphysical is earthly because metaphysics often deal with supernatural things or things that cannot be observed.
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