The simile in the second line?

Use the following lines to answer the question

Truth may bend but will never break:
It will ever rise above falsehood as oil above water.

A. expresses the idea more vividly
B. tells one that oil is heavier than water
C. makes a comparison between oil and water
D. expresses the idea in a complex manner

Correct Answer:

Option A – expresses the idea more vividly