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American Roots: From Native Traditions to the American Revolution — Test

Question 19 • English III

Which is the best example of a vivid sensory detail?

Answer
A
“Once it chanced that I stood”
B
“If it had lasted longer”
C
“which, for a short while”
D
“It was a lake of rainbow light”

Explanation

A vivid sensory detail uses specific language that helps the reader imagine something through the senses. “It was a lake of rainbow light” creates a clear visual image with its colors and shimmering appearance. The other choices describe timing or circumstances rather than a sensory scene.

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