SAT English Practice Question

The author uses vivid imagery to describe the setting, which helps to create a sense of place. For example, the author writes, "The sun beat down on the dusty road, baking the earth and making the air shimmer." This use of imagery helps the reader to visualize the setting and to understand the mood of the story. In this passage, the author uses vivid imagery to

1. A.create a sense of place.
2. B.describe the speaker’s feelings and experiences.
3. C.emphasize the importance of the speaker’s message.
4. D.suggest that the speaker is addressing a large audience.