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

Question

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

Answer 1

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.