Read the short passage “The Reader.”
Setting- Where does the secret passageway lead?
Describe the setting using sensory language.
...Jorge began walking away from his bedroom, away from his armchair and the comfort of his home. Each step took him farther into the dark and mysterious tunnel.
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As Jorge ventured deeper into the secret passageway, the air grew heavy and stale, causing a slight chill to run up his spine. The dim light from his bedroom was replaced by a haunting darkness that seemed to wrap around him. The walls were rough, their coldness meshing with the dampness that hung in the air. The musty scent of age and secrecy mingled with his every breath, intensifying his anticipation with each step. The sound of his footsteps echoed faintly, bouncing off the stone walls as if they held secrets of their own. The further he ventured, the more distant his familiar surroundings felt, as if he had entered a whole different realm altogether. A sense of mystery and excitement filled the tunnel, sparking his curiosity and pushing him to continue on his path into the unknown.
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