Answer:
<em>"</em><em>I </em><em>should've</em><em> </em><em>never</em><em> </em><em>pierced</em><em> </em><em>my</em><em> </em><em>ear</em><em> </em><em>close</em><em> </em><em>to</em><em> </em><em>the</em><em> </em><em>edge.</em><em>" </em>
This is a SIMILE - if words such as 'as' or 'like' are used in order to compare two things (in this case, 'giant rocks with razor edges crouch LIKE a sea monster with wide open jaws'), then it is a simile.
A. because this milkmaid looks very royal and ancient
The answer is number 3. Hope it helps! :)
