Question

Read this sentence from paragraph 6.
There is an explosion of sound and color—cut to a space-age city of apartment buildings perched on columns high in the air.
What is the most likely reason the author uses sensory language in the sentence?
A
To imply that the fantastic world presented in The Jetsons led to some real technological innovations
B
To reveal how The Jetsons captured its audience's attention with an exciting vision of the future
C
To demonstrate why members of the Baby Boom generation have a nostalgic appreciation for The Jetsons
D
To highlight that The Jetsons was more forward-looking for its time than other shows on television

Answer 1

B

The sensory phrase "explosion of sound and color" emphasizes how The Jetsons grabbed viewers' attention with a vivid, exciting vision of the future, so the author is showing how the show captivated its audience.