The author uses personification and imagery to create a haunting and urgent atmosphere in the scene. For example, the ivy is described as "strangling" objects in the garden, which personifies the plant and gives it a menacing quality, enhancing the sense of danger. Additionally, the droplets of rain are said to "say, 'Hurry, hurry,'" further emphasizing the urgency of their situation. This combination of figurative language evokes a feeling of tension and fear as Kade and Lula navigate through the oppressive environment.
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 it simple, yet also coherent.
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