They grow. The hills, the highlands, the mountains grow. Waves. Waves of gigantic, seamless mass from the Cretaceous that become
, at the height of the American world, the fairest crown of water: Titicaca." By using terms like fairest crown and Cretaceous, Miguel Ángel Asturias's "Lake Titicaca".
A. trying to use a metaphor, comparing the lake to old rulers of the world.
B. using the words' connotations to stress the lake's majestic look and historic roots in a show of respect.
C. creating an allusion to ancient Incan folklore.
D. using symbolism to show that by reaching the lake, the author has reached the peak of his abilities.
