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Why do authors use similes and metaphors in their work?(1 point)
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to downplay the intensity of an experience
to downplay the intensity of an experience

to compare two similar things
to compare two similar things

to introduce a new theme
to introduce a new theme

to add sensory details to a piece of writing
to add sensory details to a piece of writing
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Authors use similes and metaphors primarily to add sensory details to a piece of writing. These literary devices enhance descriptions and create vivid imagery, allowing readers to better understand and relate to the concepts being presented. While they can also serve to compare two similar things, the primary function in many contexts is to enrich the text with sensory elements.