Question

Why do authors use similes and metaphors in their work? (1 point)
• to add sensory details to a piece of writing
• to compare two similar things.
• to introduce a new theme
to downplay the intensity of an experience

Answer 1

Authors use similes and metaphors primarily **to compare two similar things**. These literary devices enhance the reader's understanding and create vivid imagery by connecting familiar concepts with new or abstract ideas.