The author uses personification in the description of the ivy and the raindrops to create a sense of urgency and menace. For example, phrases like "taunting them with its omnipresence" give the ivy a life-like quality, suggesting that it actively challenges Kade and Lula. Additionally, the raindrops saying, "Hurry, hurry. You don't have long," emphasize the pressure and impending danger they face, enhancing the tension in the scene. Through this use of figurative language, the atmosphere becomes charged with anxiety, compelling the characters—and the readers—to feel a sense of urgency.
Kade and Lula took slow, careful steps. All around them, the moonlight kissed the red ivy. The ivy stretched out, strangling the garden bench, the fountain, and the gate --taunting them with its omnipresence. How could they possibly get around
without touching it? A few droplets of chilly rain splattered down. Each icy drop seemed to say, "Hurry, hurry. You don't have long."
In 3-4 sentences, explain how the author used figurative language to create a specific effect. Make sure to explain what kind of figurative language the author used and the effect it had. Provide samples from the text to support your answer. Please make your answer simple and coherent.
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