Question

1. what effect does the figurative language in the following sentence have on the reader? the wind howled like a pack of wolves, tearing through the trees and rattling the windows of the old cabin. what does the simile in this sentence emphasize? it suggests that the wind is harmless and playful. it emphasizes the strength and aggression of the wind. it emphasizes the playfulness of the wind, much like a pack of dogs. it makes the wind sound calm and soothing.

Explanation:

The simile "the wind howled like a pack of wolves" compares the wind to a pack of wolves to emphasize its strength and aggression. Wolves are often seen as fierce and powerful, and by comparing the wind to them, the author conveys a sense of the wind's forcefulness.

Answer:

It emphasizes the strength and aggression of the wind.