Question

Why do authors use figurative language?(1 point)
Responses

to express direct meaning and explain the writer's message
to express direct meaning and explain the writer's message

to evoke emotion and help readers form mental images
to evoke emotion and help readers form mental images

to provide concrete understanding of ideas in a text
to provide concrete understanding of ideas in a text

to help readers determine the writer's purpose
to help readers determine the writer's purpose

Answers

GPT-4o mini
Authors use figurative language **to evoke emotion and help readers form mental images.** This technique enhances the reader's experience by creating vivid imagery and deeper emotional connections to the text.