Use the story excerpt The Summer of El Pintor

Question

by Ofelia Dumas Lachtman to answer the question.

What effect does the sensory language have on the mood of the text?

(1 point)
Responses

It creates a sense of fear.
It creates a sense of fear.

It creates a sense of hope.
It creates a sense of hope.

It creates a sense of longing.
It creates a sense of longing.

It creates a sense of anger.

Answer 1

The sensory language in "The Summer of El Pintor" creates a sense of longing. This type of language often evokes emotions by appealing to the senses, allowing the reader to vividly experience the setting and emotions of the characters, which typically fosters a deep yearning or nostalgia.