SAT English Practice Question

The author uses several literary devices in the passage, including imagery, personification, and metaphor. The author uses imagery to create vivid and evocative descriptions of the natural world. For example, the author describes the "sun-drenched hills" and the "crystal-clear stream." The author also uses personification to give human qualities to inanimate objects. For example, the author describes the "wind whispering through the trees" and the "river singing its song." Finally, the author uses metaphor to create comparisons between different things. For example, the author compares the "journey of life" to a "winding road." How does the author's use of these devices contribute to the overall effect of the passage?

1. A.highlight the speaker's personal journey and experiences.
2. B.create a sense of mystery and suspense.
3. C.convey the beauty and wonder of the natural world.
4. D.persuade the reader to take action.