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Question #N139

The author uses a variety of rhetorical devices throughout the passage, including vivid imagery, metaphors, and allusions. However, the most significant rhetorical device employed is the use of **analogy**. An analogy is a comparison between two things that are different, but that share some common features. In this passage, the author compares the process of writing to the process of creating a painting. This analogy helps the reader to understand the author’s ideas about the creative process. What is the author's most likely purpose in using the analogy?

The author’s main purpose in using the analogy of painting is to

A. demonstrate that writing and painting are similar art forms.

B. highlight the importance of the creative process.

C. explain the author’s own personal experience with writing.

D. compare the author’s writing style to the style of a painter.

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Correct Answer is: B

The analogy is used to highlight the importance of the creative process. The author compares the process of writing to the process of creating a painting, which suggests that both processes require imagination, skill, and dedication. This analogy helps the reader to understand the author’s ideas about the creative process and the importance of creativity.