Language and Style Unit Test

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Question
Use the sentence to answer the question.

The old mountains had none of the glitz and glam boasted of by the towering Rockies out west, but these rugged hills had a worn, ancient secrecy about them.
What effect does the language have on the historic setting?

(1 point)
Responses

Imagery helps engage the reader’s senses.
Imagery helps engage the reader’s senses.

The word choice reflects the time period.
The word choice reflects the time period.

Items from the past reveal the time period.
Items from the past reveal the time period.

Location-specific details indicate a specific region.
Location-specific details indicate a specific region.
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The best response to the effect of the language on the historic setting in the provided sentence is:

Imagery helps engage the reader’s senses.

This choice emphasizes how the descriptive language evokes sensory experiences, allowing readers to visualize and connect emotionally with the mountains and their ancient qualities.

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