The author uses figurative language to reveal elements of the story’s cultural setting by employing vivid imagery and sensory descriptions that enhance the atmosphere of the Caribbean environment. The cultural setting of the story is the mysterious and foreboding atmosphere surrounding Ship-Trap Island in the Caribbean. This is shown in the story, where it states, “Ugh! It's like moist black velvet.” This portrays the cultural setting because it evokes the oppressive heat and darkness of the tropical night, contributing to a sense of unease and mystery, which reflects the sailors' superstitions and fears associated with the island.
"Off there to the right-somewhere—is a large island," said Whitney. "It's rather a mystery
"What island is it?" Rainsford asked.
"The old charts call it 'Ship-Trap Island," Whitney replied. "A suggestive name, isn't it? Sailors have a curious dread of the place. I don't know why. Some superstition-
"Can't see it," remarked Rainsford, trying to peer through the dank tropical night that was palpable as it pressed its thick warm blackness in upon the yacht.
"You've good eyes," said Whitney, with a laugh, "and I've seen you pick off a moose moving in the brown fall bush at four hundred yards, but even you can't see four miles or so through a moonless Caribbean night."
"Nor four yards," admitted Rainsford. "Ugh! It's like moist black velvet."
"It will be light enough in Rio," promised Whitney. "We should make it in a few days.
The author uses figurative language to reveal elements of the story’s cultural setting by ________. The cultural setting of the story is _________. This is shown in the story, where it states, “_____________”. This portrays the cultural setting because ________.
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