Why do writers use devices like similes, metaphors and personification?
a. because they want to create complexity in their work
b. because doing so adds depth of meaning
c. because it is a way to repeatedly convey the same idea
d. because it them use complex clauses

b. because doing so adds depth of meaning.

Explanation:

The use of devices such as similes, metaphors and personification are usually employed by authors because doing so can add depth of meaning to their writing. When an author presents his or her writing to the reader, the presence of these literary devices can make the reader more interested in the text. It can also make the process of reading the text more dynamic, and add a layer of complexity to the text.

i believe it is "“i’ll beat thee, but i would infect my hands.”

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