Use the excerpt below to answer the question that follows: In the gloomy forest, the trees whispered secrets to the wind, and the shadows danced a silent waltz on the moss-covered ground. The air was a symphony of melancholy notes, and every step felt like a sigh echoing through the solitude. What is the purpose of the figurative language in this text? (1 point)
The purpose of the figurative language in this text is to create a vivid and descriptive atmosphere by using figurative language such as personification (trees whispering secrets, shadows dancing) and metaphor (air as a symphony, step as a sigh). The use of these literary devices enhances the reader's understanding and emotional connection to the scene described.
