It is an example of a Simile.
It compares one thing to another using "as", which is what a simile does.
Answer:
Mrs. March gave the mother tea and gruel, and comforted her with promises of help, while she dressed the little baby as tenderly as if it had been her own
Explanation:
The inference is that the family reacted to the death as the mother and daughter hugged each other and the father demanded some attention.
<h3>What is an inference?</h3>
It should be noted that an inference simply means the conclusion deduced based on the information given in a story.
In this case, the inference is that the family reacted to the death as the mother and daughter hugged each other and the father demanded some attention
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The answer is B, just took the quick check.B makes sense and shortens the sentence. :)
