Comparing and Contrasting Two Versions of The War of the Worlds — Quiz
Question 20 • English Language Arts 12
Read the excerpt from H. G. Wells's The War of the Worlds . But, looking, I presently saw something stirring within the shadow: greyish billowy movements, one above another, and then two luminous disks—like eyes. Then something resembling a little grey snake, about the thickness of a walking stick, coiled up out of the writhing middle, and wriggled in the air towards me—and then another. How does the author create an aesthetic impact in the excerpt?
Answer
A
through a comforting tone
B
through scientific explanation
C
through colorful description
D
through realistic dialogue
Explanation
Wells creates an eerie visual effect through descriptive imagery: the movements are “greyish,” the disks are “luminous,” and the creature is compared to a “little grey snake.” These details help readers picture the strange, unsettling scene. The excerpt does not use dialogue, a comforting tone, or a scientific explanation.
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