SAT English Practice Question
Throughout the passage, the author relies heavily on imagery to convey the speaker’s feelings and experiences. The author’s use of sensory details allows the reader to experience the speaker’s joy, fear, and loneliness. This technique is particularly effective when describing the speaker’s feelings of loneliness. What is the primary function of imagery in this passage?
- A.create a sense of place and time.
- B.develop a sense of the speaker's emotional state.
- C.explain the speaker's actions and motivations.
- D.highlight the speaker’s unique perspective.
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