Why do authors use Figurative Language/what does it connect to?

Question

Connect to our inferences and main idea and it makes the story more interesting

Connect to our feelings and emotions and to make mental pictures

Connect to our feelings and history and it makes the story longer

Answer 1

Connect to our creativity and imagination, helping readers to visualize and experience the content in a more impactful way. It also adds depth and complexity to the writing, making it more engaging and memorable.