Question

analyzing how language affects mood
no one deserves the sacrifice others make in becoming assassins. what is to be gained by it? nothing. others and still others keep coming, and the first kill the second, and then these kill the next, and so on until everything becomes a sea of blood.

• lather and nothing else, hernando tellez

how does the figurative language a sea of blood affect the story? check all that apply.
it creates an image in the mind of the reader.
it creates a patriotic mood.
it develops the internal conflict.
it develops the external conflict.
it creates a suspenseful mood.

Explanation:

• "It creates an image in the mind of the reader": Figurative language like "a sea of blood" is designed to paint a vivid picture for the reader, which is a key function of such language.
• "It develops the external conflict": The description of continuous killing leading to a "sea of blood" shows an external struggle (people killing each other), which is part of the external conflict in the story.
• "It creates a suspenseful mood": The idea of a large - scale, violent situation (implied by "a sea of blood") can make the reader wonder what will happen next, creating suspense.

Answer:

It creates an image in the mind of the reader, It develops the external conflict, It creates a suspenseful mood.