SAT English Practice Question
The author uses several rhetorical devices in this excerpt to create a sense of immediacy and urgency. The author uses short, declarative sentences, which can help to create a sense of excitement and anticipation. The author also uses vivid imagery and sensory details, which can help to transport the reader to the scene. Which of the following rhetorical devices does the author most likely use to create a sense of immediacy and urgency in this excerpt?
- A.vivid imagery and sensory details
- B.figurative language
- C.short, declarative sentences
- D.a conversational tone
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