SAT English Practice Question
The author chooses to use the word "perilous" to describe the journey. The phrase "perilous journey" emphasizes the danger and uncertainty of the expedition, making the reader understand the risks the characters are facing. In the context of the passage, what is the effect of the author's choice of the word "perilous"?
- A.create a sense of wonder and excitement for the journey.
- B.highlight the importance of the characters' destination.
- C.emphasize the danger and uncertainty of the journey.
- D.suggest that the journey is a common and predictable one.
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