Question

Why do authors use figurative language in their writing?
A to connect to the reader's senses and experiences
B to create a solemn tone in the writing
C to summarize the text in logical order
D to introduce the characters and setting
Click and drag the type of figurative language to the correct definition.
compares two things using the words like or as
an expression that takes on a figurative meaning when certain words are combined
compares two unlike things throughout sections, sentences, or the entire passage
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Answer 1

1) Correct answer: A — to connect to the reader's senses and experiences.

2) Matches:
- "compares two things using the words like or as" → simile
- "an expression that takes on a figurative meaning when certain words are combined" → idiom
- "compares two unlike things throughout sections, sentences, or the entire passage" → extended metaphor