Question #N654
The author uses a variety of rhetorical devices in this passage, such as metaphors, similes, and personification. In the line "The wind whispered secrets through the trees," the author uses personification to give the wind human-like qualities. What is the author’s primary purpose in using these rhetorical devices?
The author's use of figurative language most likely serves to
A. provide a vivid and memorable description of the setting.
B. create a sense of mystery and suspense.
C. express the speaker’s personal opinions and beliefs.
D. persuade the reader to agree with the author’s point of view.
Correct Answer is: A
The use of figurative language helps to create a vivid and memorable description of the setting. This makes the passage more engaging for the reader.