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 longing.
It creates a sense of longing.

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

It creates a sense of anger.
It creates a sense of anger.

It creates a sense of hope.

Answer 1

The sensory language in "The Summer of El Pintor" creates a sense of longing. By vividly describing sights, sounds, smells, and emotions, the text evokes a deep yearning for connection, beauty, and perhaps nostalgia, enhancing the overall mood of the story.