Question

A white ashen dust veiled his dark suit and his pale hair as it veiled everything in the vicinity--except his wife."

a) What is the color of the ashen dust?
b) How is the man's suit described?
c) Who remained unveiled in the vicinity?
d) What does the dust veil besides the man?

Answer 1

A white ashen dust veils a man's dark suit and everything in the vicinity, except for his wife, who remains unveiled.

Step-by-step explanation:

The passage in question describes a scene using vivid imagery that lends a particular atmosphere to the setting. Here is a breakdown addressing each specific query provided by the student:

• a) The color of the ashen dust is white. The text specifically mentions 'a white ashen dust' indicating its color.
• b) The man's suit is described as dark, contrasting with the white dust that veils it.
• c) The individual who remained unveiled in the vicinity is the man's wife, as stated in the passage.
• d) The dust veils everything in the vicinity, which can be inferred to include objects and the surroundings, besides the man himself.