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

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

to help readers determine the writer's purpose

Answers

GPT-4o mini
Authors use figurative language primarily **to evoke emotion and help readers form mental images**. This type of language enhances the reader's experience by creating vivid imagery and conveying deeper meanings beyond the literal words.