Entering the hallway, I inched by the hurling, squawking mass of kids. The sound was deafening as everyone reconnected from their summer apart. A million eyes on my back looked right through me. I was invisible.

What is the purpose for using descriptive language in the paragraph?

A. It provides a picture of the hallway that reflects the character’s mood.**
B. It uses a simile to make the point that the hallway is crowded.
C. It offers sensory details that create a sense of anticipation.
D. It shows how alone the character feels in the crowded hallway.

1 answer

Although I agree with A, the "invisible" statement does suggest a feeling of being alone. Sorry I can't be more specific.
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