Question

Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this narrative.

Why does the author include a detailed description of the oasis at the end of "Oasis: Africa"?


to emphasize how it contrasts with the harsh desert setting

to explain how the narrator will recognize it once he reaches it

to inform the reader about an interesting location

to present a clear picture of what an oasis looks like

Answer 1

A.) to emphasize how it contrasts with the harsh desert setting

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

The correct answer is to emphasize how it contrasts with the harsh desert setting.

Step-by-step explanation:

Explorations in Literature is a book that offers a compilation of stories, poems and essays related to different topics and written by different authors. The Oasis: Africa is intended to promote the beauty of Africa and it talks about a traveling experience through the dessert. By using a detailed description of the oasis, the author emphasizes the contrast with the harsh dessert.