Question

What characteristics show passage 1 to be closest to ordinary language?

Passage 1
From A Sermon on the Mount

Whoever comes to me, hears what I say, and follows it is like a man who built a house. He dug deep and laid the foundation on solid rock. When a storm rose up and lashed the house, it stood firm, for it was built on rock.

But whoever hears what I say and does not follow it is like a man who built a house on sand, with no foundation. When the storm came and lashed this house, it fell into ruins.

Answer 1

It's use of expressions and metaphors show passage 1 to be closest to ordinary language.

Answer 2

Expressions and metaphors

Step-by-step explanation:

The use of expressions and metaphors shows that this passage is close to ordinary language. The passage employs expressions such as "fell into ruins." It also uses metaphors, such as comparing a responsible man to a man who builds a house on solid rock, and an irresponsible man as a man who builds his house on sand. The use of these devices makes the passage more persuasive.