Question

read this sentence:
kenneth stood with his classmates, a fully grown redwood tree among a forest of saplings.
which statement best communicates the meaning of the metaphor in the sentence?
a. the metaphor suggests that kenneth is very strong.
b. the metaphor suggests that kenneth is very young.
c. the metaphor suggests that kenneth is very tall.
d. the metaphor suggests that kenneth is very old.

Explanation:

A redwood tree is typically tall. A sapling is a young tree. Comparing Kenneth to a fully - grown redwood among saplings (young trees) implies height. Options A (strength), B (young), and D (old) are not supported by the metaphor of size (tallness) which is the main comparison here.

Answer:

C. The metaphor suggests that Kenneth is very tall.