Why do writers use figures of speech?

(1 point)
to explain a complex idea more clearly
to give the literal meaning of
something
to create an emotional response in a reader
to help readers understand what happens next

1 answer

Writers use figures of speech primarily to create an emotional response in a reader. Figures of speech, such as metaphors, similes, and personification, can evoke feelings and convey deeper meanings beyond the literal interpretation of words.