SAT English Practice Question

The author uses a variety of rhetorical devices to emphasize the importance of the speaker’s message. For example, the speaker uses metaphors to compare the speaker’s voice to a powerful force of nature. The speaker also uses repetition to reinforce the speaker’s central idea, which is that the speaker’s voice can have a profound impact on the reader. What is the most likely reason why the writer uses metaphors in this passage?

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.