Language is a system of signs represrnting ideas to convey a message. Those symbols, which are words can be arbitrary, ambiguous, abstract representations of other phenomena. Words are not intrinsically connected to what they represent. Meanings of words can shift over time. The arbitrary character allows us to invent new words.
Language is ruled guided, simply put, verbal communication is guided by unspoken but broadly understood rules.
So I would say that option A, C and D are correct.
Meanwhile, I think that option B is incorrect since a mean of communication is understood as the tool and technology employed in order to convey a message, exchange information, ideas.
The answer is A. Because a chart showing brain size of various animals tells the intelligence of each animal and also compares them.
C) simile
Because it used My dog smelled "like" a beautiful flower. And similes use like and as.
