Question

read this excerpt: the sea of faith was once, too, at the full, and round earths shore lay like the folds of a bright girdle furled. - matthew arnold, \dover beach\ what is arnold comparing to the sea in this excerpt from \dover beach\? a. the shore b. a girdle c. the earth d. a circle

Explanation:

The text says "Lay like the folds of a bright girdle furled", which clearly shows a comparison between the sea (the Sea of Faith) and a girdle.

Answer:

B. A girdle