Question

Read the paragraph from Yasmin’s narrative. I took a long, lingering look at the tremendous beauty that surrounded me. Nature abounded as far as the eye could see, and the only sounds to be heard were the peaceful murmurs of that which existed in the wilderness. As I sat there, my tent and sleeping bag the only signs of civilization for miles, my heart swelled with relief that I had decided to take this weekend camping trip. I could feel every muscle in my body gradually relaxing with every sight, every sound, every smell within this untouched slice of tranquility. Which narrative element would most effectively increase the reader’s understanding of the tranquility Yasmin describes? additional information about why Yasmin chose to camp at that specific campsite more specific descriptions of the sights, sounds, and smells mentioned by Yasmin background information about Yasmin’s previous camping experiences and expertise examples of other instances in Yasmin’s life when she felt so peaceful and relaxed

Answer 1

The correct answer is More specific descriptions of the sights, sounds, and smells mentioned by Yasmin

Step-by-step explanation:

One of the most effective literary devices that allow readers to imagine or visualize elements is the use of descriptive details, especially those involving senses (sensory details). These are useful in writing to describe general elements such as settings but also specific elements such as the feelings or emotions of characters. In the text presented, the main feeling the author wants to emphasize is the tranquility a specific place causes in the main character Yasmin, and this can be depicted by adding more descriptive details that involve senses such as details about the sounds or smells because these can be easily imagined or experienced by the reader.