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?
SAT · English · previous-year question
- A.create a sense of intimacy and connection with the reader.
- B.describe the speaker’s feelings and experiences.
- C.emphasize the importance of the speaker’s message.correct
- D.suggest that the speaker is addressing a large audience.
Answer
C. emphasize the importance of the speaker’s message.
Explanation
The author uses metaphors to create a vivid image in the reader’s mind, which can help to emphasize the importance of the speaker’s message.
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