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Explanation:

Analyze the context of the bolded phrase

The passage discusses how a dog (Finn) explores the world through olfaction (smell). The author contrasts human visual exploration with canine olfactory exploration. The expert, Horowitz, compares Finn sniffing different parts of an object at different distances to a human "approaching the Van Gogh and seeing what the brushstrokes look like up close."

Evaluate the purpose of the analogy

Using Reading Comprehension, we analyze the comparison:

• A human looks at a painting (Van Gogh) from different distances to see the overall picture and then the fine details (brushstrokes) using sight.
• Finn sniffs an object from different distances to understand its overall scent and fine olfactory details using smell.

Therefore, this analogy connects a dog's olfactory exploration to a human's visual appreciation of art.

Assess the given options

• Option 1: "The phrase demonstrates how certain scents seem to suddenly seize all of Finn's attention." -> Incorrect. The passage describes a systematic, continuous exploration rather than a sudden seizure of attention.
• Option 2: "The phrase illustrates the cautious and hesitant way that Finn approaches objects in the room." -> Incorrect. The sniffing is described as intent and curious, not cautious or hesitant.
• Option 3: "The phrase implies that Finn's sense of smell tends to be most accurate at close range." -> Incorrect. While close range reveals details, the analogy is about the method of exploration at varying distances, not just accuracy at close range.
• Option 4: "The phrase suggests a similarity between Finn's use of smell and a human's use of sight." -> Correct. By comparing sniffing at different distances to looking at brushstrokes on a painting up close, the author uses Figurative Language Impact to draw a direct parallel between canine smell and human vision.

Answer:

• The phrase demonstrates how certain scents seem to suddenly seize all of Finn's attention.
• The phrase illustrates the cautious and hesitant way that Finn approaches objects in the room.
• The phrase implies that Finn's sense of smell tends to be most accurate at close range.
• The phrase suggests a similarity between Finn's use of smell and a human's use of sight. (Correct answer)