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SAT English Practice Question

The author uses vivid imagery to describe the setting. She writes about the "sweet village of B——" and the "confusedly" winding path. She also uses words to create a sense of suspense and anticipation, such as "somewhat embarrassed" and "no longer knew." This helps the reader feel the narrator’s anxiety as he tries to find his way.

  1. A.highlight the narrator’s sense of isolation and loneliness.
  2. B.create a mood of mystery and suspense.
  3. C.establish the setting of the story as a rural and peaceful place.
  4. D.convey the narrator’s feelings of excitement and wonder.

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