SAT English Practice Question

The author uses a variety of rhetorical devices in this passage, such as metaphors, similes, and personification. In the line "The wind whispered secrets through the trees," the author uses personification to give the wind human-like qualities. What is the author’s primary purpose in using these rhetorical devices?

1. A.provide a vivid and memorable description of the setting.
2. B.create a sense of mystery and suspense.
3. C.express the speaker’s personal opinions and beliefs.
4. D.persuade the reader to agree with the author’s point of view.