"Like a goose down quilt, the snow lays thick and smooth over the land, unbroken by any adventuresome step." Note: "Down" is the
soft fine feathers of a bird. The simile in this excerpt is used to emphasize that the snow - A) Is the same texture as goose feathers. B) Has many lumps and footprints in it. C) Looks like a fluffy blanket neatly spread on a bed. D) Is the perfect place for an explorer to go.
