Question

Read this sentence from the text:

The ground had a light dusting of white sand over an under layer of dried black mud. It looked like a recently frosted chocolate cake, though the frosting was spread a bit thin for my taste.

Which of the following best explains the phrase like a recently frosted chocolate cake?

The dark mud showed through the light white sand.
The dark mud was spongy like a warm, fresh cake.
The dark mud had a sweet quality like frosting.
The dark mud held their footsteps like frosting would.

Answer 1

The dark mud showed through the light white sand.

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Answer 2

A, the dark mud showed through the light white sand

Step-by-step explanation:

The dark mud represents the "chocolate cake" and the white sand represents the "thin layer of frosting." If it's not right let me know because I'm still taking the test...