The author of the passage uses a series of comparisons to illustrate the speaker’s perspective. For example, the speaker compares the sound of the sea to the sound of music. The author also uses vivid imagery to help the reader visualize the speaker’s experience. The speaker compares the sea to a "vast, untamed wilderness." What is the most likely reason why the writer uses figurative language?
SAT · English · previous-year question
- A.create a sense of mystery and suspense.
- B.emphasize the speaker’s sense of wonder and awe.correct
- C.provide a factual description of the speaker’s experience.
- D.show that the speaker is speaking directly to the reader.
Answer
B. emphasize the speaker’s sense of wonder and awe.
Explanation
The author uses figurative language to create vivid imagery and to help the reader understand the speaker's sense of wonder and awe at the vastness and power of the sea. The speaker's use of comparisons and vivid imagery helps the reader to feel the speaker's emotions and to connect with the experience.
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