The author uses vivid imagery to describe the setting. She writes about the "sweet village of B——" and the "confusedly" winding path. She also uses words to create a sense of suspense and anticipation, such as "somewhat embarrassed" and "no longer knew." This helps the reader feel the narrator’s anxiety as he tries to find his way.
SAT · English · previous-year question
- A.highlight the narrator’s sense of isolation and loneliness.
- B.create a mood of mystery and suspense.
- C.establish the setting of the story as a rural and peaceful place.
- D.convey the narrator’s feelings of excitement and wonder.
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