Read this sentence from chapter 17 and answer the question. okonkwo was popularly called the "roaring flame." as he looked into the log fire he recalled the name. he was a flaming fire. how then could he have begotten a son like nwoye, degenerate and he sighed heavily, and as if in sympathy the smoldering log also sighed. and immediately okonkwo's eyes were opened and he saw the whole matter clearly. living fire begets cold, impotent ash. he sighed again, deeply. what is the author’s main purpose in using figurative language in this excerpt?
1. to avoid going into a long explanation about the father-son dynamics of okonkwo and nwoye
2. to entertain by using symbols and metaphors
3. to explain a folktale
4. to imply okonkwo’s thoughts indirectly

i also think the correct answer here would be b.

explanation:

if you’re a fan of chocolate, every occasion is right for this treat. feeling down? eat some chocolate. celebrating? eat some more. want to show your valentine how special you think your sweetheart is? offer up chocolate!   people have been enjoying chocolate as a food, drink and medicine for thousands of years. the ancient maya and aztecs called chocolate kakaw and used it as medicine. they also made chocolate offerings to their gods. chocolate comes from the cacao (kuh-kow) tree, and its scientific name reflects its history. theobroma cacao translates to “cacao, food of the gods.” these days, chocolate is not just for deities. the treat has become popular around the world.

you   can   protest   and   boicot   and   have   marches  

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