Item — sat-dog

Medium Reading and Writing · Standard English Conventions · None · MCQ

The author of this excerpt is using a type of figurative language known as a metaphor. A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using words like "like" or "as." What is the most likely reason the author is using a metaphor in this passage?

The author most likely uses the metaphor in this passage to

A
create an image in the reader's mind.
B
provide a concise explanation of a complex idea.
C
emphasize the importance of the subject matter.
D
suggest that the speaker is uncertain about the topic.

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