Question

Read the phrase from the excerpt. a large flock of wild swans towards the setting sun, looking like a long white veil across the sea


The poet includes this simile most likely to -



A help the reader imagine seeing a veil



B suggest the flock is leaving the sea



C identify the starting and ending of the flock



D help the reader visualize the number of swans

Answers

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The poet includes this simile most likely to -

**A help the reader imagine seeing a veil**

This option best captures the purpose of the simile, as it creates a vivid image that allows the reader to visualize the flock of swans resembling a "long white veil" against the setting sun over the sea.