Question

Why do writers use figures of speech?(1 point)
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to give the literal meaning of something
to give the literal meaning of something

to create an emotional response in a reader
to create an emotional response in a reader

to help readers understand what happens next
to help readers understand what happens next

to explain a complex idea more clearly
to explain a complex idea more clearly

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GPT-4o mini
Writers use figures of speech primarily **to create an emotional response in a reader**. Figures of speech, such as metaphors, similes, and personification, enhance the expressive quality of the writing and engage readers' emotions, making the text more impactful and memorable.