She could see in the open square before her house the tops of trees that were all aquiver with the new spring life. The delicious breath of rain was in the air. In the street below a peddler was crying his wares. The notes of a distant song which some one was singing reached her faintly, and countless sparrows were twittering
in the eaves.
There were patches of blue sky showing here and there through the clouds that had met and piled one above the other in the west facing her window.
Use the passage to answer the question.
Analyze the passage. How does the author help readers picture the story?
A. By using imagery
B. By using flashbacks
C. By using a first person point of view
D. By using dialogue
1 answer
The correct answer is A. By using imagery.
The author employs descriptive language that evokes sensory experiences, such as the sight of the trees, the smell of rain, and the sounds of the peddler and sparrows. This vivid imagery helps readers visualize the setting and the atmosphere of the scene, allowing them to picture the story more vividly.
