Question

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what does the author mean by the following quote: \the statue of liberty is made of copper that is only as thick as two pennies stuck together laid over an iron frame\?
a. the statue is made up of two pennies.
b. the statue is made of many different metals.
c. the copper of the statue is very thin.
d. the original statue was only made of iron.
the statue of liberty was originally a gift from the french to celebrate the friendship that began when the french assisted america in gaining independence from the british. over time, the statue evolved into the most well - known monument for freedom in the whole world.
the statue of liberty is made of copper that is only as thick as two pennies stuck together laid over an iron frame. from the top of the torch to the base, she is as tall as a 22 - story building. in 1886, the statue was considered the tallest structure in new york city. the statue faces the harbor to serve as a welcoming symbol for those entering the u.s.

Explanation:

The quote compares the thickness of the copper (used in the Statue of Liberty) to two pennies stuck together. This is a way to convey that the copper layer is thin. Option A misinterprets the comparison (not made of pennies). Option B is too broad (the quote focuses on copper thickness, not multiple metals in general). Option D is incorrect as the quote mentions copper over an iron frame, not the statue being only iron originally.

Answer:

C. The copper of the statue is very thin.