OpenSAT

Question #N28

The use of language is important in all forms of writing, but it is especially important in poetry. A poet must carefully choose the words that will best convey the intended meaning and evoke the desired emotional response in the reader. One way that a poet can achieve this goal is by using figurative language. Figurative language is language that is not meant to be taken literally. It is often used to create vivid imagery and to make abstract concepts more concrete. For example, the poet might use a metaphor to compare a person to something else. This type of language can help the reader to understand the poet’s ideas and to experience the poem more deeply. It’s a powerful tool. What are the best ways for a writer to use figurative language?

Which of the following is the most effective way to complete the sentence? For example, the poet might use a metaphor to compare a person to something else, ______

A. but figurative language is often used to create vivid imagery and to make abstract concepts more concrete.

B. and this type of language can help the reader to understand the poet’s ideas and to experience the poem more deeply.

C. which is a powerful tool in all forms of writing.

D. which is a more effective way to convey the poet’s intended meaning and to evoke the desired emotional response in the reader.

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Correct Answer is: B

This sentence completes the thought of the first sentence in the passage. The use of figurative language helps readers understand the poet’s ideas and to experience the poem more deeply. The other choices either repeat the previous information or introduce new information that doesn't fit logically with the passage.