Comparing and Contrasting Two Versions of The War of the Worlds — Quiz

Question 2 • English Language Arts 12

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 gives a vivid visual image: a “lank tentacular appendage” grips the cylinder while another “swayed in the air.” These concrete details help readers picture the scene and create an eerie aesthetic effect. The other choices mainly report actions or describe the narrator’s feelings.

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