Which answer best describes the effect an extended metaphor can have on a piece of writing?

a: it can create an additional layer of meaning, increasing the effectiveness of a text.

b: it can create a sense of drama and immediacy for the reader.

c: t can make intangible ideas more concrete, making it easier for readers to relate to them.

d: it can provide the reader with comparisons to other literary works that reveal an author’s intent.