Question

what is the meaning of the simile? just as a soft breeze rocks the trees, mrs. mcgee rocked the baby to sleep. mrs. mcgee rocked the baby gently. mrs. mcgee rocked the baby outside. mrs. mcgee rocked the baby rapidly.

Explanation:

A soft breeze rocks trees in a gentle way. The simile compares Mrs. McGee's rocking of the baby to a soft breeze rocking trees, so it implies she rocked the baby gently. The other options (outside, rapidly) don't match the gentle nature of a soft breeze.

Answer:

Mrs. McGee rocked the baby gently.