Question

what does the figurative language in this stanza help readers understand about the redwoods? these redwoods mysteriously soar until they touch the sky, giants who rest their heads upon the clouds. their trunks stand like pillars that were built to support the stars. their fearsome strength their quick growth their sleepy nature their enormous height

Explanation:

The figurative language (e.g., "soar until they touch the sky," "rest their heads upon the clouds," "trunks stand like pillars to support the stars") emphasizes the redwoods' great height. "Touch the sky" and "heads on clouds" show they reach high, and "pillars to support stars" implies great vertical extent. Other options: "fearsome strength" isn't focused on (trunks as pillars is more about height/structure), "quick growth" isn't mentioned, "sleepy nature" is irrelevant (resting heads is metaphor for height, not sleepiness).

Answer:

D. their enormous height