They walked through the forest in silence. the air was cool and crisp. the trees toward above them like giants. the beauty all around made them quiet and thoughtful.

I've found your question and options:

Which sentence best describes the meaning of the figurative language in this passage?

A. The simile comparing the trees to giants suggests that they are very large.
B. The simile comparing the trees to giants suggests that they are very quiet.
C. The metaphor comparing the trees to giants suggests that they are beautiful.
D. The metaphor comparing the trees to giants suggests that they are very large.


The answer, in my opinion would be option A. 

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