Question

select the correct answer.
after doing a close reading, why should you analyze the figurative language in a text?
a. to reveal the authors background
b. to reveal hidden meanings
c. to understand characterization
d. to understand the setting
e. to understand the tone

Explanation:

Figurative language, such as metaphors, similes, and personification, is used to convey deeper meanings beyond the literal. Analyzing it helps uncover these hidden messages. For example, "Her eyes were stars" (a simile) doesn't mean her eyes are actual stars but implies they are bright, captivating, etc. This is about revealing what's not directly stated.

Answer:

B. to reveal hidden meanings