Question

The first time I rode a roller coaster, I was nine years old. I remember feeling both terrified and excited. I had goosebumps, and the hairs on my arms were standing straight up. My sister and I waited in line for an hour, which only made me more nervous.

Which sentence is the best example of a vivid sensory detail?

I'd say the third sentence.

'I had goosebumps, and the hairs on my arms were standing straight up'

That has the most imagery.

Answer 1

I had goosebumps, and the hairs on my arms were standing straight up

Step-by-step explanation:

This is an example of vivid sensory detail. Why is it vivid? Because we can feel what the speaker felt. The speaker's use of language can reconstruct an accurate picture of the situation. Why is it an example of sensory detail? Because it appeals to the senses, in this case to the way in which the skin reacts when terror and excitement are felt. The hairs from the arms standing on its ends and the presence of goosebumps appeal to the sight. We can picture / see the scene.

Answer 2

You are correct.
The sentence "I had goosebumps and the hairs on my arms were standing straight up" gives the greatest amount of description and the details included appeal to the senses.