Question

what is the meaning of the simile? the leaves fall from the tree, just as snowflakes fall from the sky. the leaves fall on snowflakes. the leaves fall near the tree. the leaves fall gently.

Explanation:

A simile compares two different things using "like" or "as". Here, the gentle - falling of snowflakes is compared to the falling of leaves, suggesting the leaves fall gently.

Answer:

The leaves fall gently.