The effect of the description of the buildings in this passage suggests that people on the street are being watched. The use of words like "statuesque," "dark," and "imposing" creates an atmosphere of oppression and surveillance, typical of the historical context surrounding East Berlin.
Use the passage to answer the question. A gust of wind had her burrowing her hands into her coat pockets. Her father had chosen an apartment that was a street away from Bernauer Strasse—which bordered East Berlin. The statuesque buildings loomed above her, dark and imposing. Question Use the passage to answer the question. What effect does the description of the buildings in this passage have on the passage’s setting? (1 point) Responses It suggests that people on the street are being watched. It suggests that people on the street are being watched. It implies that the buildings are tall enough to block the sun. It implies that the buildings are tall enough to block the sun. It indicates that the city is modern and fashionable. It indicates that the city is modern and fashionable. It illustrates a crowded place where people are confined.
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