Question

2 read the topic sentence. the sequoias are majestic examples of nature’s architecture. which sentence uses a metaphor to strengthen this topic sentence? the towering giants can grow over 200 feet tall. the sequoias tower high above the visitors. they continue to impress visitors. some are more than a thousand years old.

Explanation:

To determine which sentence uses a metaphor, we analyze each option:

• "The towering giants can grow over 200 feet tall": "Giants" is a metaphor here, comparing sequoias to giants (non - literal comparison, as sequoias aren't actual giants) to emphasize their size, strengthening the topic sentence about sequoias being majestic examples of nature's architecture.
• "The Sequoias tower high above the visitors": This is a literal description of height.
• "They continue to impress visitors": This is about the effect on visitors, no metaphor.
• "Some are more than a thousand years old": This is a literal statement about age.

Answer:

The towering giants can grow over 200 feet tall.