In "Five Weeks in a Balloon" by Jules Verne, the passage highlights the mesmerizing visual spectacle of clouds below, brilliantly reflecting sunlight, as the adventurers ascend, adding to the unique experience of their balloon journey.
The correct answer is option C.
The highlighted aspect in the passage from "Five Weeks in a Balloon" is C, the visual spectacle of clouds below and their reflection of sunlight. The author, Jules Verne, vividly describes the curious and breathtaking scene of a mass of clouds below the adventurers as they ascend in the hydrogen-filled balloon. The vapors roll over each other, creating confused masses of superb brilliance as they reflect the sun's rays. This emphasizes the awe-inspiring visual experience of the balloon journey.
Additionally, the passage mentions that the Victoria had reached an altitude of four thousand feet, showcasing the specific height achieved during the journey (B). The diminishing temperature indicated by the thermometer and the inability to see the land below further contribute to the atmospheric changes experienced by the aeronauts.
While landmarks like Mount Rubeho are mentioned in the passage, they serve to enhance the overall description of the visual spectacle rather than being the primary focus (E). The speed of the wind is noted, but the aeronauts' lack of feeling any increased speed emphasizes the minimal impact on their sense of motion (D).
The question probable may be;
Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist, poet, and playwright. Five Weeks in a Balloon is an adventure novel about three Englishmen exploring Africa with the help of a hydrogen filled balloon. In the following excerpt, the three men discuss the experience of traveling by balloon. 1It was a curious spectacle — that mass of clouds piled up, at the moment, away below them! The vapors rolled over each other, and mingled together in confused masses of superb brilliance, as they reflected the rays of the sun. The Victoria had attained an altitude of four thousand feet, and the thermometer indicated a certain diminution of temperature. The land below could no longer be seen. Fifty miles away to the westward, Mount Rubeho raised its sparkling crest, marking the limit of the Ugogo country in east longitude thirty-six degrees twenty minutes. The wind was blowing at the rate of twenty miles an hour, but the aeronauts felt nothing of this increased speed. They observed no jar, and had scarcely any sense of motion at all. Which aspect of the balloon journey is highlighted in the passage from "Five Weeks in a Balloon" by Jules Verne?
A. The adventurers' discussion about the unique experience of balloon travel.
B. The specific altitude attained by the Victoria during the journey.
C. The visual spectacle of clouds below and their reflection of sunlight.
D. The speed of the wind and its impact on the aeronauts.
E. The landmarks seen during the balloon journey, such as Mount Rubeho.