The author used personification, as night is described as climbing like a cat and possessing breath and ravenous eyes, which attributes human and animal qualities to an inanimate concept. The use of figurative language enhances the imagery and evokes a vivid emotional response, allowing readers to experience the atmosphere and mood of the night more deeply.
Read the passage below:
"Night climbed the horizon like a cat on the prowl;
Its breath was the wind that began to howl,
The piercing stars were its ravenous eyes,
Eclipsing the light to reveal its guise."
In 2-4 sentences, answer the following: What type of figurative language did the author use? Why do you think the author decided to use figurative language? (4 points)
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