Question

Choose the stylistically superior sentence.

1. Her hair was full of soft, feathery snowflakes.

2. Soft flakes like feathers caught in her hair.

Answer 1

. Her hair was full of soft, feathery snowflakes.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Answer

It's definitely the first one, although the second one is also acceptable.  The direct observation of (1) makes the compliment to her hair stand out that much  more.

The second one is wordier. It's good but one is better.