SAT English Practice Question

The narrator uses vivid imagery in the passage to help the reader understand the experience described. The speaker describes the "long, narrow valley" that is "surrounded by steep, wooded hills." This imagery helps the reader visualize the setting of the passage. The speaker also uses imagery to help the reader understand the speaker’s feelings and experiences. For example, the speaker describes the "pale light" of the "early morning" that "filtered through the trees" and the "scent of pine" that "filled the air." These descriptions help the reader to imagine what the speaker is seeing and smelling. The speaker also uses imagery to create a sense of mystery and suspense. The speaker describes the "winding path" that leads through the forest, the "hidden houses" that are "scattered among the trees," and the "strange sounds" that "echo through the woods." These descriptions create a sense of uncertainty and intrigue that keeps the reader interested. What is the best description of how the writer uses vivid imagery in the passage?

1. A.create a sense of mystery and suspense.
2. B.help the reader to understand the speaker’s feelings and experiences.
3. C.describe the setting of the passage.
4. D.all of the above.