Question

Use the paragraph to answer the question.

Kade and Lula took slow, careful steps. All around them, the moonlight kissed the red ivy. The ivy stretched out, strangling the garden bench, the fountain, and the gate—taunting them with its omnipresence. How could they possibly get around without touching it? A few droplets of chilly rain splattered down. Each icy drop seemed to say, “Hurry, hurry. You don’t have long.”

In 3–5 sentences, explain how the author used figurative language to create a specific effect. Make sure to explain what kind of figurative language the author used and the effect it had. Provide samples from the text to support your answer.

(4 points)

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The author used personification in this paragraph to give elements of nature human characteristics. The moonlight is described as "kissing" the ivy, and the raindrops are described as saying "hurry, hurry." This personification creates a sense of urgency and adds to the overall eerie atmosphere of the scene. The effect is that it heightens the tension and emphasizes the importance of Kade and Lula staying away from the ivy.