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Question #N283

The author of the passage wants to emphasize the close connection between the natural world and the people who live there. The author uses several rhetorical strategies to achieve this effect. For example, the author describes the natural world in vivid and evocative detail. The author also uses imagery to connect the natural world to the human world. How does the author of the passage use the natural world to emphasize the importance of the human world?

Which choice best describes the author's use of the natural world in the passage?

A. The author uses the natural world to create a sense of place and time.

B. The author uses the natural world to create a sense of awe and wonder.

C. The author uses the natural world to show the connection between the human world and the natural world.

D. The author uses the natural world to create a sense of mystery and intrigue.

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Correct Answer is: C

The author uses the natural world to show the connection between the human world and the natural world. The author describes the natural world in vivid and evocative detail, and the author also uses imagery to connect the natural world to the human world. This helps the reader to understand the importance of the human world and how it is connected to the natural world.