SAT English Practice Question

The author uses several descriptive details to create a vivid image of the setting. The text describes the “dark, cool, and cavernous halls” of the castle, as well as the “high, pointed windows” that allow light to stream in. The text also mentions the “ancient tapestries” that hang on the walls and the “creaking floorboards” that add to the castle’s sense of age and mystery. What is the most likely reason why the author includes these descriptive details?

1. A.create a sense of mystery and suspense.
2. B.provide information about the history of the castle.
3. C.compare the castle to other castles.
4. D.explain the importance of the castle to the story.