Question

After hours of working in the scorching sun, Kelly’s pool felt like an oasis in the desert. Analyze how the imagery and simile work together in this sentence. Question 3 options: The imagery of an oasis makes the reader realize why Kelly skipped work to swim. The simile shows the reader that the pool was too hot to be enjoyed. The imagery of the hot sun makes Kelly wish she has a pool. The imagery of the scorching sun is in strong contrast with the image of an oasis, so it helps the reader appreciate how refreshing the pool would feel after working in the heat.

Answer 1

The imagery of the scorching sun is in strong contrast with the image of an oasis, so it helps the reader appreciate how refreshing the pool would feel after working in the heat.