Question 2 • NC-English Language Arts 9
“Descended into the cool greenness” makes the swamp sound like a peaceful, inviting refuge. The phrase “promise hung about us like the leaves” suggests hope and abundance, while “birds broke into song” adds a joyful, idyllic feeling. Together, these images emphasize the swamp as a paradise for the boys; the other phrases describe actions rather than the place’s atmosphere.
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