Do you still need this answered
I assume you mean a simile. A simile is a comparison made by using the words like or as: "Her hair was as gold as a lion's mane", "His beard was like tiny wires brushing her skin."
When asking a question, it's good to provide as much information as possible. If you can provide the paragraph in question, I can edit the answer to address your specific question.
Answer: The answer is the second option, “Why does the ball press inward
Explanation: I chose that answer because it seems to be the most relevant question to this topic and sentence. Also, the answer to the question would be the most beneficial if a scientists or somebody wanted to know more about this.
Hope this helps.
