manhattan tropics the large calm lake in the middle was covered with rowboats in which novice rowers, outfitted in their Sunday best, spent so much effort trying to navigate out of tricky spots that little time remained for enjoyment. almost all the girls had a flower in their hair, and those in rowboats accentuate their finery with shrieks and pearls of laughter. some had never been in boat.

select true or false to indicate whether the author uses language to appeal to each of the following senses smell taste hearing sight touch

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Based on the passage provided, here is an evaluation of the author's use of language to appeal to the different senses:

  1. Smell: False - There are no references to scents or smells in the passage.
  2. Taste: False - There is no description of flavors or tastes present in the passage.
  3. Hearing: True - The passage mentions "shrills" and "pearls of laughter," which appeal to the sense of hearing.
  4. Sight: True - The description of rowboats, novice rowers in their Sunday best, and girls with flowers in their hair appeals to the sense of sight.
  5. Touch: False - There are no references or descriptions related to the sense of touch in the passage.

In summary:

  • Smell: False
  • Taste: False
  • Hearing: True
  • Sight: True
  • Touch: False