The stars reflected diamonds on the ocean's rippling surface which statement best interprets the metaphor used in the sentence? a. it likens the stars to diamonds to indicate that they are extremely valuable. b. it exaggerates the appearance of the ocean's surface to create a peaceful tone. c. it compares the stars' reflections to diamonds to suggest the idea of beauty in nature. d. it overstates the stars' reflections to create a sense of the restorative power of nature.

The answer is C: It compares the stars' reflections to diamonds to suggest the idea of beauty in nature.

The metaphor used here, in poetic terms, is stating that, as the stars reflect on the surface of the ocean, one can marvel at the beauty of such an occurrence in nature, and since the image shows not the influence of man on the occurrence, it is then perfectly comprehensible to interpret the metaphor as one referring to the beauty in nature.  

C. It compares the stars' reflections to diamonds to suggest the idea of beauty in nature.

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