Which of the following items are reasons why an author might include figurative language in their writing? (Include ALL that apply.)

Question

(3 points)
Responses

to help readers visualize
to help readers visualize

to create connections
to create connections

to create vivid descriptions
to create vivid descriptions

to make sure readers buy more of their work
to make sure readers buy more of their work

to spark interest in readers
to spark interest in readers

to make their writing better than others

Answer 1

The reasons why an author might include figurative language in their writing are:

• to help readers visualize
• to create connections
• to create vivid descriptions
• to spark interest in readers

The following options do not typically apply:

• to make sure readers buy more of their work
• to make their writing better than others

These items focus more on marketing rather than the purpose of figurative language in writing.