Which language most effectively captures that image?
Responses
It was very hot and humid.
It was very hot and humid.
It was over 90 degrees that day.
It was over 90 degrees that day.
I sat in the shade to keep out of the sun.
I sat in the shade to keep out of the sun.
The air was like a steaming washcloth pressed on my face.
1 answer
The most effective language that captures the image of a hot, sticky summer day is:
"The air was like a steaming washcloth pressed on my face."
This simile vividly conveys the discomfort of humidity and heat, evoking strong sensory imagery that can help the reader feel the oppressive atmosphere.
