Question #N748
The author uses vivid imagery to describe the setting. She writes about the "sweet village of B——" and the "confusedly" winding path. She also uses words to create a sense of suspense and anticipation, such as "somewhat embarrassed" and "no longer knew." This helps the reader feel the narrator’s anxiety as he tries to find his way.
The author’s use of descriptive language in this passage primarily serves to
A. highlight the narrator’s sense of isolation and loneliness.
B. create a mood of mystery and suspense.
C. establish the setting of the story as a rural and peaceful place.
D. convey the narrator’s feelings of excitement and wonder.
Correct Answer is: B
The author's choice of words creates a mood of mystery and suspense by suggesting that the narrator is lost and unsure of his surroundings. This uncertainty is heightened by the vivid imagery of the "confusedly" winding path and the "sweet village" that the narrator is trying to reach.