Question

Rabbits come out of the brush to sit on the sand in the evening, and the damp flats are covered with the night tracks of 'coons, and with the spread pads of dogs from the ranches, and with the split-wedge tracks of deer that come to drink in the dark. (page 1) What does the imagery used in this sentence tell readers about the setting? O a. The setting is peaceful and plays an important part in the story. O a. Animals shun the pool in the mountains because people have ruined nature. a. This location is on route to the ranch and helps develop tension, a. Many people have been there before to admire nature.​

Answer 1

O a. The setting is peaceful and plays an important part in the story.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given quote or passage is from John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men". In this novel, the story revolves around the experience of two migrant workers George Milton and Lennie Small in their search for work during the Great Depression.

In the given sentence, the speaker/ narrator describes the setting in the first chapter. He mentions the calm and serene setting of the atmosphere, mentioning how animals come out near the riverbank. This description of the setting is peaceful but at the same time, will play an important part in the story as it develops.

Thus, the correct answer is the first option.