SAT English Practice Question

The author uses vivid imagery to convey the speaker’s feelings and experiences. For example, the speaker describes the “blue, black, and lavender” colors of the night sky, and the speaker notes that “stars were scattering and glittering” as if they were sprinkled over the sky. What is the purpose of the use of imagery in this passage?

1. A.create a humorous tone.
2. B.emphasize the speaker’s sensory perception.
3. C.establish a setting that is both familiar and exotic.
4. D.show that the speaker is not a reliable narrator.