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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Imagery helps engage the reader’s senses.
Imagery helps engage the reader’s senses.
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.
Items from the past reveal the time period.
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The best response to the question about the effect of the language on the historic setting is:
Imagery helps engage the reader’s senses.
This choice emphasizes how the descriptive language evokes an atmosphere that allows readers to visualize and feel the rugged, ancient characteristics of the mountains, enhancing the historic quality of the setting.
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