Read the excerpt and answer the following question: "Like a goose down quilt, the snow lays thick and smooth over the land, unbr
oken 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.
