Why do writers use figures of speech?(1 point)

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to create an emotional response in a reader
to create an emotional response in a reader

to help readers understand what happens next
to help readers understand what happens next

to explain a complex idea more clearly
to explain a complex idea more clearly

to give the literal meaning of something

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Writers use figures of speech primarily to create an emotional response in a reader. Figures of speech, such as metaphors, similes, and personification, enhance the emotional depth of the text and engage readers on a more personal and imaginative level.