Based on the given statement above, I can say that the type of comparison that is being shown is a SIMILE. A simile is a literary technique that compares two unlike objects with the use of the words "like" or "as...as". Apparently, this uses "as...as" in comparing "they" and "bark of a tree". Hope this helps.
Yes a or b becouase it is the same
B.
The word “incredulity” is defined as
“the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something.” Which is not the case in the sentence
Example of the word incredulity: "he stared down the street in incredulity"
"Impact" is an effect.
So "impact" of the death means: the effect that death has on something.
For example, you could say:
The Impact of the death of the Emperor was the loss of respect for the country from the neighboring countries.
or you could say:
The impact of the death of her mother on her was devastating.
