“Ramon was almost at the top of the large sand dune. The heat of the dessert and lack of water make it very difficult to traverse. Yet nothing was worse than what happened at the top. High up in the dune Steve could see for miles, and in every direction all he saw was sand. No people, no water, not even a cactus, there was only sand. He fell to his knees and tried to will himself to go on.” What atmosphere is created by this setting?

Question

“Ramon was almost at the top of the large sand dune. The heat of the dessert and lack of water make it very difficult to traverse. Yet nothing was worse than what happened at the top. High up in the dune Steve could see for miles, and in every direction all he saw was sand. No people, no water, not even a cactus, there was only sand. He fell to his knees and tried to will himself to go on.” What atmosphere is created by this setting?
A. Hopeless
B. None of these
C. Intense
D. Awe-Inspiring

GPT 3.5 · Answer

A. Hopeless

The description of the vast desert, the extreme heat, lack of water, and the barren landscape all contribute to a sense of hopelessness and difficulty in this setting. The feeling of being alone and surrounded by nothing but endless sand adds to the atmosphere of despair and struggle.