Question

why would an author use metaphor?
a. to provide the reader with exacting details and facts
b. to activate the senses of the reader and create a specific mood
c. to persuade the reader to agree with a specific point of view
d. to offer the reader an exaggeration in order to make a point

Explanation:

• Option A: Metaphors are figurative language, not for exact details/facts (that's for literal, factual writing). Eliminate A.
• Option B: Metaphors compare two unlike things, helping readers visualize/feel, activating senses and creating mood (e.g., "Her eyes were diamonds" creates a vivid, sparkling mood). This fits.
• Option C: Persuading with a point of view is more about argumentation, rhetoric, or persuasive devices like appeals, not primarily metaphors. Eliminate C.
• Option D: Exaggeration is hyperbole, not metaphor. Metaphor is a direct comparison, not exaggeration. Eliminate D.

Answer:

B. To activate the senses of the reader and create a specific mood