Read the following sentence: the man sat hunched over the conference table like a praying mantis. what is the purpose of the figurative language in this sentence? a. to suggest that the man is insect-like or predatory b. to show that the man is praying, despite being businesslike c. to establish the setting in which the man is hunched over d. to hint at the man's transformation into a hideous insect

C) To establish the setting in which the man is hunched over.

Explanation: figurative language is the use of words or expressions to convey a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It can be expressed through metaphors, similes, personifications, allusions, etc. In the given sentence, the speaker uses figurative language, specifically a simile that compares a man to a praying mantis, this comparison is made to establish the setting in which the man is hunched over.

from: "the tragedy of julius caesar by william shakespeare: act 1 "

the correct answer is:

act 1 opens with the forum in celebration and ends with it in chaos.