Use the passage to answer the question

Question

What is the effect of the author’s use of figurative language in this passage?

(1 point)
Responses

It reveals the importance of gender in the cultural context of the story.
It reveals the importance of gender in the cultural context of the story.

It explains why mountains play such a significant role in the cultural setting.
It explains why mountains play such a significant role in the cultural setting.

It emphasizes how important being brave is to characters in this cultural setting.
It emphasizes how important being brave is to characters in this cultural setting.

It helps the reader understand the cultural context behind the men’s decision to run away.

Answer 1

To effectively answer the question regarding the effect of the author's use of figurative language in the passage, you would need to consider the specific figurative language employed and how it relates to the cultural context or themes presented in the story. Based on the provided responses, the most suitable choice would be:

It helps the reader understand the cultural context behind the men’s decision to run away.

This response suggests that the figurative language deepens the reader's comprehension of the motivations and decisions of the characters in relation to their cultural backdrop.