Question

Read this sentence from the text:

The ground had a light dusting of white sand over an under layer of dried black mud. It looked like a recently frosted chocolate cake, though the frosting was spread a bit thin for my taste.

Which of the following best explains the phrase like a recently frosted chocolate cake?

The dark mud showed through the light white sand.
The dark mud was spongy like a warm, fresh cake.
The dark mud had a sweet quality like frosting.
The dark mud held their footsteps like frosting would.

Answer 1

Answer:

A, the dark mud showed through the light white sand

Explanation:

The dark mud represents the "chocolate cake" and the white sand represents the "thin layer of frosting." If it's not right let me know because I'm still taking the test...

Answer 2

Answer:

The dark mud showed through the light white sand.

Explanation: