Question

the sun was going down and looking up along the bank as we drove i saw the austrian observation balloons above the hills on the other side dark against the sunset.
—a farewell to arms, ernest hemingway
the image of the observation balloons moving across the sunset is created using
☑ few adjectives☑.
complete
what effects does the use of few adjectives have on the scene? check all that apply.
☐ it slows down the narration by interrupting the action.
☐ it allows the reader to fill in details from their own experience.
☐ it makes the few adjectives used more vivid and vigorous.
☐ it presents a powerful image without interrupting the narration.
☐ it makes the narrator seem powerless.
done☑
done

Explanation:

Hemingway's sparse adjective use (only "Austrian" and "dark" here) follows his iceberg theory. By using few adjectives, readers draw on their own experiences to visualize the scene, the rare adjectives stand out more sharply, and the tight, uncluttered prose keeps the narration flowing while still creating a clear, impactful image. Sparse adjectives do not slow narration or signal narrator powerlessness.

Answer:

• It allows the reader to fill in details from their own experience.
• It makes the few adjectives used more vivid and vigorous.
• It presents a powerful image without interrupting the narration.