The use of words outside their usual or literal meanings is called metaphor symbolism figurative language personification

The correct answer is C. Figurative language

Explanation:

In language, words can be used according to their literal or denotative meaning which refers to the meaning of the dictionary or the meaning agreed by the speakers of a language or used according to their non-literal meaning which is called figurative language. Figurative language is about relating words to other meanings different to their literal or denotative meaning, this is the case of most figures of speech including simile, personification, allusion, symbolism, alliteration, and metaphor in which words are linked to non-conventional meanings to create abstract and more complex meanings that go beyond the literal meaning of words. Considering this, it can be concluded the use of words outside their usual or literal meaning is called figurative language.

A). American Folk customs.

Explanation:

The cultural event as the title suggests implies an occurrence or event that associates or represents a particular culture. Such events offer the artistic expression, customs, values practices, or diversity of the particular group. These cultural events are invoked by authors to bring forth the social and political concerns associated with a particular culture and advocates the preservation of their culture and identity.

As per the question, Hurston draws 'American folk customs' 'when she had Jennie tell her story of Phoeby from her back porch' as this story reminisces the culture and attempts to preserve the tradition and custom of American folk. Thus, option A is the correct answer.