Life is to death as pleasure is to . . . . . .

suffering
pain
poverty
anguish

The correct answer is A. suffering.

Life is the opposite of death, and pleasure is the opposite of suffering. Pleasure is a positive feeling that is associated with enjoyment, happiness, and satisfaction. Suffering is a negative feeling that is associated with pain, distress, and misery.

B. pain is a physical or emotional sensation that is unpleasant and typically caused by injury or disease.

C. poverty is the state of being poor, which means having little or no money or possessions.

D. anguish is severe mental or emotional pain or distress.

In conclusion, the correct answer to the question “Life is to death as pleasure is to . . . . . .” is A. suffering.