Which statement best conveys the literal meaning of the following simile?

1. The buildings stand in the center of the city like looming mountains.

2. The buildings are really tall.

3. The buildings are made of stone.

4. The buildings are on top of a mountain.

Respuesta :

2, because they are comparing a building to a mountain. Mountains and buildings are both usually tall.

Answer:

2. The buildings are really tall

Explanation:

In the similie sample they use the word looming. It's a very telltale word that is usually used to describe tall objects, people, etc.