D, because it compares using like
A. Historical, due to how long ago the statues were made and their historical value.
In "The Bat Poet" the author uses first person point of view. First person narrative is a point of view (who is telling a story) where the story is narrated by one character at a time. This character may be speaking about him or herself or sharing events that he or she is experiencing. This gives the reader greater understanding of the story's plot characters and theme, because the reader can connect directly with what the author wants to say.
