Question

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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the metaphor: comparing books to DNA implies that just as DNA reveals information about a person (like a dinosaur’s DNA reveals about the dinosaur), the author’s books will reveal his essence to his children. Option A is incorrect as the metaphor isn’t about teaching science. Option C is wrong because the metaphor isn’t about sharing books with grandchildren. Option D is incorrect as it’s not about protecting books for study. Option B matches the idea that the books will help children understand the author, like DNA reveals about a being.

Answer:

B. The author hopes that his books will help his children understand him.