Question #N886
The author uses vivid imagery and specific details to help the reader understand the setting. For example, the author describes the “smooth, worn stone” of the path and the “sweet smell of pine needles” in the air. The author also uses figurative language, such as the simile “the trees stood like giants” and the metaphor “the forest was a living tapestry.” What is the most likely reason why the writer uses imagery and specific details?
The author’s use of vivid imagery and specific details most likely serves to
A. create a sense of place and atmosphere.
B. emphasize the importance of the speaker’s journey.
C. reveal the speaker’s feelings and emotions.
D. suggest that the speaker is experiencing a conflict.
Correct Answer is: A
The author uses vivid imagery and specific details to help the reader visualize the setting and feel the atmosphere. This helps the reader understand the story better.