Hmm, i would go for assonance
Linking verbs don't show action but action verbs do hence the name action verbs
Louie, Beckys cat helps her develop character in many ways for example she makes Becky feel confident,happy and accompanied.
ex:
'"What this requires is some advanced planning," she said out loud to her cat, Louie. "And, I will probably have to go 'once more into the fray' kitty," she said, looking in the cat's direction for emphasis. '
this paragraph shows that Becky feels confident in the cats presence.
