Question #N1359
The author's use of the phrase "a sea of faces" is an example of figurative language, specifically a metaphor. Metaphors are figures of speech that compare two unlike things without using words like *like* or *as*. What is the author's main purpose in using this phrase?
In this passage, the author uses the phrase "a sea of faces" to
A. create a vivid image of the crowd.
B. describe the speaker's emotional state.
C. emphasize the speaker's sense of loneliness.
D. suggest that the speaker is overwhelmed by the crowd.
Correct Answer is: A
The phrase "a sea of faces" creates a vivid image of the crowd. The reader can picture the faces as waves in a sea, which helps to emphasize the size and density of the crowd.