Final answer:
The word 'offal' refers to the by-products of the slaughtering process, such as organs and entrails, which are categorized as a type of meat. Option A
Step-by-step explanation:
The word 'offal' refers to the by-products of the slaughtering process, which are parts of a butchered animal that are not considered prime cuts of meat. This typically includes organs and entrails such as the liver, heart, and kidneys.
The correct answer to the student's question is 'A type of meat', as offal is indeed meat, but it is the parts of the animal that are often discarded or used for other purposes.
Given the context of the student's question, it is evident that the task mentioned is likely unsavory because offal can be unpleasant to handle due to its nature and the strong odors it might emit. Thus, it is understandable why 'no one wanted the task of carrying the offal from the butcher shop to the trash container.' Option A