The correct answer is B. The author includes a metaphor.
Explanation:
In writing, figurative language refers to the use of devices such as metaphor, simile, allegory, metaphor, hyperbole, symbol, etc that do not follow the convention of language in terms of definitions as words and expressions are used to convey different meanings to the conventional ones. Considering this, the example that shows an author's decision to use figurative language is "The author includes a metaphor" because in metaphor one concept or idea is used to named another and therefore words do not follow conventional meaning but are part of figurative language.
The man in the locker room put on his uniform. He headed out to the field with the rest of his teammates, the crowd cheered loudly. The coach said it was his turn, so the man took his place at the line. The snapper snapped the ball, and the man ran to an open spot on the field
