Read the excerpt from "Lather and Nothing Else" by Hernando Tellez:

"No one deserves the sacrifice others make in becoming assassins. What is to be gained by it? Nothing. Others and still others keep coming, and the first kill the second, and then these kill the next, and so on until everything becomes a sea of blood."

How does the figurative language "a sea of blood" affect the story? Check all that apply.

A. It creates an image in the mind of the reader.
B. It creates a patriotic mood.
C. It develops the internal conflict.
D. It develops the external conflict.
E. It creates a suspenseful mood.



Answer :

Final answer:

The figurative language 'a sea of blood' creates vivid imagery, develops conflicts, and enhances suspense in the story.


Explanation:

The figurative language 'a sea of blood' in the story 'Lather and Nothing Else' by Hernando Tellez affects the story in multiple ways:

  1. It creates an image in the mind of the reader, depicting a gruesome and violent scene.
  2. It develops the external conflict by highlighting the cycle of violence and revenge that perpetuates.
  3. It creates a suspenseful mood by portraying the escalating tension and brutality.

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