Question

1. how does figurative language help readers connect emotionally to a story? think about why authors might add in similes, metaphors and personification. provide one example of your own piece of figurative language.

Explanation:

Figurative language like similes, metaphors, and personification helps create vivid images, evoke emotions, and make the story more relatable. For example, "Her eyes were diamonds" (a metaphor) makes the description of the person more striking and helps the reader feel a connection by visualizing something precious.

Answer:

Figurative language creates vivid images and evokes emotions, for example "Her eyes were diamonds" is a metaphor that makes the description striking.