Question

How does the author's use of sensory details in "An Election Day Surprise" help develop the text? Select two answers. A The use of sensory details increases the anxiety in the story. B The use of sensory details highlights Anthony's internal conflict over the election. C The use of sensory details persuades skeptical readers that the story is believable. D The use of sensory details enhances the central conflict between Anthony and his rival. E The use of sensory details entertains the reader by highlighting Anthony's whimsical quirks as a character.}

Answer 1

B. The use of sensory details highlights Anthony's internal conflict over the election.

D. The use of sensory details enhances the central conflict between Anthony and his rival.

Step-by-step explanation:

In "An Election Day Surprise," the author describes how Anthony won the election at his school, despite having been sure that he was going to lose. The author uses sensory details in this story in two ways. First, he uses these details in order to show the internal conflict that Anthony feels over the election before this takes place. Second, the author uses such details in order to highlight the conflict between Anthony and his rival.

Answer 2

From the options given, the two correct answers are letters B and E. The author of "An Election Day Surprise" uses sensory details to highlight Antony's internal conflict over the election and to emphasis his whimsical quirks.

The author decides to use sensory details in order to provide the reader of specific information about the characters' feelings.