Why does an author use "figurative language" ?

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This excerpt is an example of which kind of characterization? indirect characterization, because it is showing della’s pride in her long hair direct characterization, because it is describing della’s skill for decorating indirect characterization, because it is revealing della’s cultural heritage direct characterization, because it is describing della’s prized possessions

Princess and i are driving to tulsa to ecxcept an award.

Which two parts of this excerpt from authur conan doyle's " the contest " show policies lack of knowledge about the rules and restrictions of his society