Question #N10
The author uses imagery in the first sentence to help the reader better understand the speaker’s feelings. He describes the speaker as “walking through a forest” to create a vivid image of the speaker’s surroundings and to emphasize that the speaker’s feelings are being influenced by the natural world. What is the most likely reason why the author uses imagery in the first sentence?
The author’s use of imagery in the first sentence helps the reader to
A. establish the speaker’s motivation for walking in the forest.
B. understand how the speaker is feeling.
C. visualize the speaker’s journey through the forest.
D. learn more about the speaker’s relationship with nature.
Correct Answer is: B
The author uses imagery in the first sentence to help the reader better understand the speaker’s feelings. The image of the speaker “walking through a forest” creates a vivid picture of the speaker’s surroundings and emphasizes that the speaker’s feelings are being influenced by the natural world.