Question #N772
The first paragraph establishes the setting, a group of teenagers at a summer camp. It provides an overview of the speaker’s mood, which is a sense of unease and foreboding. The second paragraph then describes a specific event that contributes to the speaker's feelings. Which sentence from the second paragraph most directly develops the speaker's sense of unease?
Which sentence from the second paragraph most directly develops the speaker’s sense of unease?
A. The trees all around us, though, were still; they were not rustling, and the air was thick and heavy, as if it had been holding its breath all day long.
B. The only sounds I could hear were the occasional cries of birds, which seemed far away and muffled.
C. It was a perfect summer day; the sun was shining brightly, the sky was blue, and the air was warm.
D. I had been feeling a little restless, but nothing really seemed to be wrong.
Correct Answer is: A
The description of the trees being still and the air being thick and heavy contributes to the speaker’s sense of unease, creating a feeling of anticipation and suspense.