SAT English Practice Question

The use of figurative language, like metaphors and similes, can help to make a piece of writing more vivid and engaging. By comparing one thing to another, writers can help readers visualize and understand their ideas in new ways. For example, a writer might describe a person's smile as “bright as the sun.” This simile helps the reader imagine the brightness and warmth of the person's smile. How does this sentence contribute to the paragraph?

1. A.provide a specific example of the type of figurative language that writers use.
2. B.explain how figurative language can be used to make writing more vivid.
3. C.illustrate how figurative language can help readers understand a person’s emotions.
4. D.contrast the use of figurative language with the use of literal language.