What does the phrase as friendly as a nest of yellow jackets mean in paragraph 2?
Yellow jackets refers to a type of wasps. Since they can inject a painful sting in people, most of us stay away from them. Not friendly at all!
To understand what the phrase "as friendly as a nest of yellow jackets" means in paragraph 2, we need to analyze the phrase's components.
Firstly, yellow jackets refer to a type of aggressive wasps (Vespula spp.) known for their territorial behavior and painful stings. They build nests in the ground or cavities and are generally not known for being friendly towards humans.
When the phrase describes something or someone as "as friendly as a nest of yellow jackets," it suggests that the subject being referred to is very unfriendly, hostile, or temperamental, drawing a comparison to the behavior of yellow jackets. In this context, the phrase implies that whatever or whoever is being described in paragraph 2 is not approachable or amiable. This analogy paints a vivid picture of the level of hostility or unfriendliness being conveyed.