Entering the hallway, I inched by the hurling, squawking mass of kids. The sound was deafening as everyone reconnected from their summer apart. A million eyes on my back looked right through me. I was invisible.

Question

Entering the hallway, I inched by the hurling, squawking mass of kids. The sound was deafening as everyone reconnected from their summer apart. A million eyes on my back looked right through me. I was invisible.

What is the purpose for using descriptive language in the paragraph?

A. It provides a picture of the hallway that reflects the character’s mood.**
B. It uses a simile to make the point that the hallway is crowded.
C. It offers sensory details that create a sense of anticipation.
D. It shows how alone the character feels in the crowded hallway.

Answer 1

Although I agree with A, the "invisible" statement does suggest a feeling of being alone. Sorry I can't be more specific.

Answer 2

The purpose for using descriptive language in the paragraph is to provide a picture of the hallway that reflects the character's mood. The use of phrases such as "hurling, squawking mass of kids," "the sound was deafening," and "everyone reconnected from their summer apart" help create a vivid image of the chaotic and overwhelming environment. These descriptions convey the character's feeling of being unnoticed and invisible in the midst of the crowd. Therefore, the correct answer is A. It provides a picture of the hallway that reflects the character's mood.