{"id":"opensat:d72f6acfcbdbcb556e57862380bec532","source_id":"opensat","source_item_id":"d72f6acfcbdbcb556e57862380bec532","external_id":"9384ab21","ibn":null,"question_id":"9384ab21","program":"SAT","module":"english","domain_code":"CAS","domain":"Craft and Structure","skill_code":null,"skill":null,"difficulty":"H","score_band":null,"answer_type":"mcq","answer_source":"key","layout_warning":null,"form_id":null,"module_number":null,"position":null,"stem":"The author’s use of figurative language in this passage primarily serves to","stimulus":"The author uses a variety of literary devices to create a vivid and memorable portrait of the character. One such device is the use of figurative language, such as metaphors and similes, which help to create a sense of the character’s inner life and emotions. Another device is the use of sensory details, which helps the reader to experience the character’s world through their senses. What is the most likely reason why the writer uses figurative language?","stimulus_html":"<p>The author uses a variety of literary devices to create a vivid and memorable portrait of the character. One such device is the use of figurative language, such as metaphors and similes, which help to create a sense of the character’s inner life and emotions. Another device is the use of sensory details, which helps the reader to experience the character’s world through their senses. What is the most likely reason why the writer uses figurative language?</p>","stem_html":"<p>The author’s use of figurative language in this passage primarily serves to</p>","rationale_html":"<p>Figurative language, such as metaphors and similes, is used to create a sense of the character’s inner life and emotions, which helps the reader understand the character’s thoughts and feelings. The use of figurative language helps to create a more vivid and memorable portrait of the character.</p>","correct_answer":["B"],"has_media":false,"has_mathml":false,"has_table":false,"source_created_at":null,"source_updated_at":null,"options":[{"label":"A","content_html":"<p>provide a detailed description of the character’s physical appearance.</p>","ord":0},{"label":"B","content_html":"<p>reveal the character’s thoughts and feelings to the reader.</p>","ord":1},{"label":"C","content_html":"<p>emphasize the importance of the character’s actions.</p>","ord":2},{"label":"D","content_html":"<p>create a sense of humor and lightheartedness.</p>","ord":3}],"attribution":{"source_id":"opensat","source_name":"OpenSAT community question bank","rights_holder":"OpenSAT contributors","canonical_url":"https://github.com/Anas099X/OpenSAT","retrieved_from":"https://pinesat.duckdns.org/api/questions","attribution":"Reading and Writing practice questions from the OpenSAT community question bank, whose licence permits free use of the database.","disclaimer":"OpenSAT items are community-written or AI-generated practice material, not official College Board questions; quality varies.","license":"OpenSAT LICENSE.md: the database may be used freely, including commercially, without restriction. Code is separately restricted.","redistributable":true,"item_count":1406}}