SAT English Practice Question

The author uses several rhetorical devices to convey the central idea of the passage. One such device is the use of metaphor. The author compares the speaker’s feelings to a natural phenomenon, suggesting that the speaker’s emotions are as vast and powerful as nature itself. What is the most likely reason why the writer uses the metaphor?

1. A.create a sense of intimacy and connection with the reader.
2. B.describe the speaker’s feelings and experiences.
3. C.emphasize the importance of the speaker’s message.
4. D.suggest that the speaker is addressing a large audience.