The heart that feels not is dead; the blood of his children will curse his cowardice who shrinks back at a time when a little might have saved the whole and made them happy."

What is the purpose of the figurative language in this excerpt?

to evoke in the audience admiration for those who aid and comfort the needy

to evoke in the audience concern for the safety of children and loved ones

to evoke in the audience shame for placing self-preservation above the good of the community

to evoke in the audience anger at children who disrespect the authority of their parents

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Abel Perry

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26 November, 05:06

The heart that feels not is dead; the blood of his children will curse his cowardice who shrinks back at a time when a little might have saved the whole and made them happy."

What is the purpose of the figurative language in this excerpt?

to evoke in the audience admiration for those who aid and comfort the needy

to evoke in the audience concern for the safety of children and loved ones

to evoke in the audience shame for placing self-preservation above the good of the community

to evoke in the audience anger at children who disrespect the authority of their parents

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Jonathon · Answer 1

The purpose of the use of the figurative language in the given excerpt above is, to evoke in the audience shame for placing self-preservation above the good of the community. Self-preservation means preserving one's existence. In the excerpt, he sacrificed the 'little ones' (referring to the community) because he was too afraid to face responsibility.