SAT English Practice Question

The author uses a series of vivid descriptions to portray the setting of the story. The reader can almost feel the heat of the sun on their skin and smell the salty air. The author uses strong verbs and adjectives to create a sense of immediacy and to draw the reader into the story. What is the most likely reason why the writer chose to use vivid descriptions in this passage?

1. A.create a sense of urgency and suspense.
2. B.help the reader visualize the setting.
3. C.emphasize the importance of the story’s themes.
4. D.suggest that the speaker is unreliable.