4. Read the word in parentheses; then decide which of these sentences most effectively translates an abstract concept into a mental picture.
A. (Rumors) Whispers of doubt filled the empty halls like the reek of boiled cabbage.
B. (Studious) Lucy lay on her bed reading a back issue of National Geographic.
C. (Sunrise) The rising sun transformed the canyon into bright stone and deep shadow.
D. (Freedom) On her twenty-first birthday, Lola declared herself a woman.
i think its B because C and D are wrong
I disagree.
A is out -- this is dealing with the sense of smell, and you're after a vivid scene (sense of sight).
B is out -- passive image here.
How will you analyze C and D?
salome is going to school
i would go with C
it isn't C.
A. Rumors is the correct answer.Just took the exam. C is definitely not correct, got it wrong the first time.
To determine which of the sentences most effectively translates an abstract concept into a mental picture, you need to consider the word given in parentheses and how it is depicted in each sentence.
Let's analyze the options:
A. (Rumors) Whispers of doubt filled the empty halls like the reek of boiled cabbage.
This sentence uses a simile comparing the doubt-filled whispers to the unpleasant smell of boiled cabbage. The use of sensory language helps create a mental picture, but it may not be the most effective in translating the concept of "rumors."
B. (Studious) Lucy lay on her bed reading a back issue of National Geographic.
This sentence does not directly describe or depict the concept of being "studious." Instead, it provides an action that one might associate with being studious, such as reading an educational magazine. Although it does not create a strong mental picture, you correctly identified that this option is not effective in translating the abstract concept.
C. (Sunrise) The rising sun transformed the canyon into bright stone and deep shadow.
In this sentence, the concept of "sunrise" is vividly depicted by describing how the rising sun changes the appearance of the canyon. The use of "bright stone" and "deep shadow" helps to create a vivid mental picture, making this a strong option for translating the abstract concept into a mental image.
D. (Freedom) On her twenty-first birthday, Lola declared herself a woman.
This sentence does not directly reference "freedom" or provide a vivid mental picture associated with the concept. Therefore, you correctly identified that this option is not effective in translating the abstract concept.
Based on this analysis, Option C, "(Sunrise) The rising sun transformed the canyon into bright stone and deep shadow," is the most effective sentence for translating the abstract concept into a mental picture.