Question

the following is from an account by u.s. journalist henry hansen. it describes the signing of the treaty of versailles, which ended world war i. the greatest attention had been given to the staging of the culminating event in the hall of mirrors. it is a long and narrow room, more like a corridor than a salon. the delegates ascended the marble staircase and passed through what at one time were the apartments of marie antoinette to... the hall of peace, whence they entered the hall of mirrors.... in the middle stood the table on which were the treaty of peace and three other documents to be signed. why does hansen begin his account by describing the setting? 1 to establish with readers that he really was at the signing of the treaty 2 to heighten suspense for readers who desire more thrilling action 3 to help readers picture the place where the historic event had taken place

Explanation:

Describing the setting helps readers visualize the location of the historic event, the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. It gives context about the Hall of Mirrors and the route the delegates took, without necessarily establishing presence, or heightening suspense.

Answer:

1. to help readers picture the place where the historic event had taken place