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Which sentence makes the best use of concrete, sensory language?

A.
Elliot felt his dog's burning breath on the back of his legs as he reached for the lowest fir branch and hoisted himself up, balancing there like a gymnast, just out of reach of his companion's playful paws.
B.
The library seemed like the best place to write her research report and not be bothered by her little sister or the noisy TV, but now that she was here, Patty found the quiet was its own kind of noise.
C.
The sun had barely come up when Samantha's brother Todd woke her to help him with his paper route, and as she pulled on her shorts and a shirt, all she could think about was how great it would be to sleep all day.
D.
Ronnie put his skis, poles, and boots in the luggage compartment and got on the bus, where he picked a window seat, got out his favorite magazine from his backpack, and made himself comfortable.

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Answer:

A. Elliot felt his dog's burning breath on the back of his legs as he reached for the lowest fir branch and hoisted himself up, balancing there like a gymnast, just out of reach of his companion's playful paws.

Step-by-step explanation:

This sentece makes the best use of concrete because it shows how hard he hoisted onto the back of her legs very clearly.

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