Figurative language
What is the effect of the figurative language in the following quote from 12-year old Severn Suzuki in a speech to The Environmental Children’s Organization? “I’m only a child yet I know we are all part of a family, five billion strong, in fact, 30 million species strong and we all share the same air, water and soil.”
A. It communicates appreciation and love of nature.
B. It shows how much the author knows about nature.
C. It inspires fear of the power of the natural world.
D. It shows how determined the author is to protect nature.
Answer:
The effect of the figurative language in the quote from 12-year-old Severn Suzuki is to communicate a sense of interconnectedness and shared responsibility. By referring to humanity and all living species as part of a family, she creates a metaphor that highlights the close relationship between humans and the natural world. This language emphasizes the idea that humans are not separate from nature, but rather a part of it, and that our actions have consequences for the entire ecosystem.
Therefore, the correct option is not listed, but based on the available choices, the closest answer would be (A) It communicates appreciation and love of nature.