The old mountains had none of the glitz and glam boasted of by the towering Rockies out west, but these rugged hills had a worn, ancient secrecy about them.

What effect does the language have on the historic setting?

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Responses

Location-specific details indicate a specific region.
Location-specific details indicate a specific region.

The word choice reflects the time period.
The word choice reflects the time period.

Imagery helps engage the reader’s senses.
Imagery helps engage the reader’s senses.

Items from the past reveal the time period.

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The effect of the language on the historic setting is best reflected in the response: Imagery helps engage the reader’s senses.

The description of the mountains as having a "worn, ancient secrecy" evokes a sense of age and mystery, helping the reader visualize and feel the unique atmosphere of the setting.