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What phrase from the beginning of the last section does Dillard imply has two layers of meaning?

A. The natural world is always and instantly present.
B. The natural world is full of surprises.
C. The natural world is a source of wonder.
D. The natural world is a place of beauty.

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Final answer:

The phrase 'The natural world is a source of wonder' best captures the two layers of meaning in Dillard's implication, intertwining human and non-human elements with chremamorphism and personification, as seen in the references.

Step-by-step explanation:

From the provided references, the phrase which Dillard implies has two layers of meaning, though not explicitly listed, seems to resonate closely with option C, 'The natural world is a source of wonder.' This phrase reflects the dual perspective of the natural world being both a source of beauty and a realm where the human and non-human elements intermingle and each is personified to some extent. The chremamorphism of depicting the speaker 'lonely as a cloud' and the personification found in the daffodils 'tossing their heads in sprightly dance' underscore the wonder present in these layers of existence; from the individual's connection to nature to the complex ecosystem that provides such wonder. Moreover, Huck's reverence of the morning scene and Wordsworth's yearning for a connection with the natural divinities further emphasize the multifaceted marvels of the natural world.

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