Question

which statement uses a simile to describe a setting? select the two correct answers. (1 point) the clouds were an ocean above our heads, extending to every edge of the sky. the front yard was a sea of choppy, uncut brown grass. the grandmothers home was a time machine, offering a trip back to the 1970s. the department store was as dense as a forest, with every rack like a tall tree. the playground was like a magical village for the children.

Explanation:

A simile is a figure of speech that uses "like" or "as" to compare two different things. The first option compares the playground to a magical village using "like", and the second option compares the department - store to a forest using "as". These are similes used to describe settings.

Answer:

The playground was like a magical village for the children.
The department store was as dense as a forest, with every rack like a tall tree.