Word Meaning in the Preface to A Dictionary of the English Language — Unit test

Question 30 • OK-English Language Arts 12 A Martin

Which excerpt from The War of the Worlds uses a vivid visual description for aesthetic impact?

Answer

"I saw the shopman struggling still on the edge of the pit."

"I found myself alone, and saw the people on the other side of the pit running off, Stent among them."

"A lank tentacular appendage gripped the edge of the cylinder, another swayed in the air."

"Even at this first encounter, this first glimpse, I was overcome with disgust and dread."

Explanation

Choice C creates a vivid image through specific visual details: a “lank tentacular appendage” gripping the cylinder and another one swaying in the air. This descriptive imagery helps readers picture the strange creature and gives the scene an unsettling aesthetic impact. The other choices mainly report actions or describe the narrator’s feelings.

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