The “Author of the Universe” can best be interpreted as A.
a reference to pious hypocrisy
B.
a symbol for enlightenment
C.
a symbol for creativity
D.
a metaphor for God
E.
a metaphor for writers and artists

( this is for from Life Without Principle
by Henry David Thoreau)

The correct answer is D. A metaphor for God.

Explanation:

The phrase "Author of the Universe" is a clear metaphor that refers to God, understanding the supreme divinity as the creator of the universe as we know it. Thus, this phrase refers to the religious mythology that states that God (in any of his various names) created the Universe by his own means, through his divine power.

Thus, God is understood as the supreme creator divinity of man, nature and, ultimately, the entire environment known to humans.

answer: do

the 'italicized phrase' is a noun clause that is used as a direct object.

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