Question

This question is based on the following paragraph. The back yard was covered in late afternoon sunlight. The leaves danced in the trees, delighted that spring had finally arrived. The tulips were bright slashes of color like a child's crayon drawing. In the garden, the first green shoots were pushing out of the soil to greet the warmth of the sun. Sitting on the porch swing, I drank in the beauty of nature, a delicious treat. Which sentence from the paragraph is an example of a simile? A. The leaves danced in the trees, delighted that spring had finally arrived. B. In the garden, the first green shoots were pushing out of the soil to greet the warmth of the sun. C. The back yard was covered in late afternoon sunlight. D. The tulips were bright slashes of color like a child's crayon drawing.

Answer 1

D. The tulips were bright slashes of color like a child's crayon drawing.

Answer 2

The answer is D. The tulips were bright slashes of color like a child's crayon drawing. This is the answer because the tulips are being compared to a child's crayon drawing. You can also verify the answer by seeing that the word "like" is in the sentence.