Question

Which sentence contains the best example of descriptive details?

The apartment shuddered under the onslaught of the howling wind.
They were about to move into the new apartment building last week.
In preparation for the move to the apartment, they had to pack first.
Inside the apartment, there was a lot to do to make it habitable.

Answer 1

"The apartment shuddered under the onslaught of the howling wind."

It uses vivid, sensory language and figurative detail ("shuddered," "onslaught," "howling wind") that creates a clear image and mood, unlike the more factual, ordinary wording of the other sentences.