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Mystery and Suspense — Test

Question 4 • English Language Arts 9

Which details from the excerpt help the reader to visualize the general’s mansion?

Answer
A
phrases such as “lofty structure,” “pointed towers,” and “palatial chateau”
B
phrases such as “crook in the coast line” and “a village”
C
phrases such as “dived down,” “sea licked,” and “greedy lips”
D
phrases such as “first thought,” “great astonishment,” and “into the gloom”

Explanation

Details such as “lofty structure,” “pointed towers,” and “palatial chateau” describe the mansion’s size and appearance, helping readers picture it. The other phrases describe the coastline, the sea’s movement, or the narrator’s thoughts rather than the mansion itself.

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