Use the sentence to answer the question.
Cameria was a tall oak in a forest of saplings. I knew better than to discount her years of knowledge.
Why does the author use this metaphor to describe Cameria?
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Responses
to show why she is important enough to include in the story
to show why she is important enough to include in the story
to contrast her height and size with that of other characters
to contrast her height and size with that of other characters
to show how her role in the story will evolve over time
to show how her role in the story will evolve over time
to contrast her wisdom and experience with that of other characters