Question

Ken optimistically spritzed the freshly purchased aerosol can of new-car-smell

spray throughout his musty, decades-old car. The odors of sleek leather and polished
wood wafted through the auto's interior like the scent of newly minted one-hundred-dollar
bills. Revving the car, Ken thought he detected a new purr from the engine and a little
extra spunk in the accelerator's response.
What does the phrase about the one-hundred-dollar bills add to the passage?
1 It adds an extra sensory detail about the changes in Ken's perception
after the car is spritzed.
2 It explains more clearly what the aerosol spray smelled like after it wafted
through the interior.
It hints to the reader that Ken is likely to invest more money in his car in
the near future.

Answer 1

The phrase about newly minted one-hundred-dollar bills emphasizes the freshness and perceived luxury that the new-car-smell spray adds to Ken's old car, changing his experience and mood. The correct answer is It adds an extra sensory detail about the changes in Ken's perception after the car is spritzed.

Step-by-step explanation:

The phrase about the one-hundred-dollar bills in the passage adds an extra sensory detail about the changes in Ken's perception after the car is spritzed. By comparing the smell to the scent of newly minted one-hundred-dollar bills, the author emphasizes the freshness and the perceived luxury that Ken feels has been added to his old car. This phrase enchants the reader with the transformative power of scent, suggesting that it not only refreshes the car but also Ken's experience and mood while driving.