An author of detictive novel is most lkely to use figurative language to

A. Entertain the reader.
B. help the reader visualize a character.
C. suggest hidden meanings.
D. mislead the reader.

Answer is "B"

5 answers

B. would apply to any kind of novel.

This question is specifically about detective novels.
Ok, thank you

Well it's "C" suggest hidden meanings
I agree. Although it could be D. I read a lot of mystery novels and the authors usually try to mislead the reader into drawing the wrong conclusions.
IT IS NOT " C. suggest hidden meanings."
THAT ANSWER IS WRONG!
D. is wrong I just took the exam