Question

The house was painted a dazzling white; the outside shutters, or jalousies, were green. In the yard, which was kept scrupulously neat, were flowers and plants of every description which flourishes in South Louisiana. Within doors the appointments were perfect after the conventional type. The softest carpets and rugs covered the floors; rich and tasteful draperies hung at doors and windows.

Which words best establish mood in the excerpt?
“house,” “shutters,” “plants,” “carpets,” and “draperies”
“dazzling,” “scrupulously,” “perfect,” “softest,” and “rich”
“white,” “green,” “outside,” “every,” “conventional,” and “within”
“painted,” “kept,” “were,” “flourishes,” “covered,” and “hung”

Answer 1

The words "dazzling," "scrupulously," "perfect," "softest," and "rich" are the best choices to establish mood in the given excerpt, demonstrating lavishness and meticulousness.

The words that best establish mood in the excerpt are “dazzling,” “scrupulously,” “perfect,” “softest,” and “rich.” These words provide a sense of opulence and meticulous care, painting a vivid picture of the setting that elicits specific emotional responses. The use of these adjectives conveys a mood of lavishness and serenity, enhancing the reader’s experience of the text and immersing them in the described environment.

Answer 2

B) "dazzling," "scrupulously," "perfect," "softest," and "rich." I just took the quiz on edg.