Question

question 4 of 10 what does henry david thoreau mean by the following metaphor? this american government... it has not the vitality and force of a single living man... it is a sort of wooden gun to the people themselves. a. that the government treats its people with little care, like a wooden toy b. that the government looks powerful, but actually lacks any power c. that the government is a toy that the people play with d. that the government is more like a dead man than a fun toy

Explanation:

The metaphor of a "wooden gun" implies that the government appears strong on - the - surface (like a real gun), but is in fact powerless (as a wooden gun cannot fire), indicating it lacks real force and vitality.

Answer:

B. That the government looks powerful, but actually lacks any power