Answer:
D. He uses metaphor to portray the government as something driven by greed and evil.
Explanation:
Option D is the correct answer.
Looking at the excerpt, we see that Thoreau actually uses metaphor. He likens the government as a machine. As all machines have their friction, there is need for some good in order to counterbalance the evil. The author sees that when the friction comes is likened to when oppression and robbery are set in and organized.
Metaphor is actually a figure speech that is used to compare two things. It is done without the use of "as" and "like".
I feel B is the complex, compound sentence... I regret I cannot tell you why.
Answer:
Father and Son
Explanation:
The creature is technically an innocent being due to his ignorance. This makes him a childlike character. Victor being the creator and only human he connected with at first, is supposed to be responsible for the monster, similar to a father being there for his son. Instead, Victor abandons his creation and creates a toxic parental relationship between him and the monster. This relationship directly contrasts with the relationship Victor had with his parents.