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

to provide concrete understanding of ideas in a text

Answers

GPT-4o mini
Authors use figurative language primarily **to evoke emotion and help readers form mental images**. This use of language enhances the reader's experience and deepens their connection to the text.