The most likely answer would be C if the topic is toddlers.
HOWEVER if their is no information to support that it is about toddlers in your marital then it is most likely D.
<span>Over the course of two years, Gulliver describes the state of affairs in Europe, speaking to his Houyhnhnm master about the English Revolution and the war with France. He is asked to explain the causes of war, and he does his best to provide reasons. He is also asked to speak of law and the justice system, which he does in some detail, criticizing lawyers severely in the process.</span>
Answer:
b. meaning
Explanation: All the other ones are mostly figurative language and b. makes the most sense when placed in the sentence