Use the sentence to answer the question.
The clouds are like fluffy puffs of cotton in the sky.
Which option best interprets the meaning of the simile in the sentence?
(1 point)
Responses
Cloudy skies make one think of cotton.
Cloudy skies make one think of cotton.
The clouds appear large, white, and weightless.
The clouds appear large, white, and weightless.
The sky is overcast and cloudy.
The sky is overcast and cloudy.
Cotton from trees is in the air, close to the sky.
Cotton from trees is in the air, close to the sky.
The clouds are large, white, and weightless.
The clouds appear large, white, and weightless.
The option that best interprets the meaning of the simile in the sentence is: "The clouds appear large, white, and weightless."
To arrive at this interpretation, we can analyze the sentence and break it down into its components. The simile in the sentence is "The clouds are like fluffy puffs of cotton in the sky."
The word "like" indicates that a comparison is being made between the clouds and fluffy puffs of cotton. By understanding what fluffy puffs of cotton are like, we can determine the intended meaning of the simile.
Fluffy puffs of cotton are usually soft, light, and have a similar appearance to clouds. Therefore, the simile is suggesting that the clouds have a similar visual appearance to fluffy, soft, weightless puffs of cotton.
The option "The clouds appear large, white, and weightless" best captures this interpretation, as it describes the visual characteristics of fluffy puffs of cotton.