Question

But my two poor daughters have never known

my dining table placed away from them

Which sentence best represents the figurative meaning of this excerpt?

My daughters are poor but independent.
My daughters are used to not eating at my dining table.
My daughters have never been without my protection and support.
My daughters are very picky eaters.

Answer 1

The 3rd sentence best represents the figurative meaning.

Answer 2

The sentence that best represents the figurative meaning of this excerpt is C. My daughters have never been without my protection and support.

Step-by-step explanation:

The figurative meaning of a word or expression is the metaphorical, idiomatic or ironic sense, in contrast to its literal meaning. In the case of this excerpt, the sentence that best represent its figurative meaning is C, because the dining table represents the support and protection of the parents, that have always been there to these girls and provided for them.