Question

question 3 of 10
which statement best explains how effectively the passage uses vivid description?
dr. washington pulled her car into the parking lot, parked, and walked into the building. it was 9 a.m., and she was starting a new job. first, she had to introduce herself to her new boss and pick up the keys to her new office. at lunchtime she would run an errand. later, she would drive back home. she was very nervous about her first day.
a. the vivid description is not effective, because it does not match the nervousness dr. washington feels.
b. the vivid description is not effective, because it is too joyous for the scene.
c. the vivid description is effective, because it gives the reader the feeling of being nervous, like dr. washington.
d. the vivid description is effective, because it uses colorful words to give the reader a sense of dr. washingtons life.

Explanation:

The passage only lists Dr. Washington's actions and states she is nervous, but provides no vivid sensory or descriptive details to show her nervousness. It lacks the colorful, immersive language needed to make the reader feel her nervousness, so the "vivid description" (which is not actually present) fails to match her stated emotion. Option B is incorrect as the passage is not joyous. Options C and D are wrong because the passage does not use effective vivid description to convey her feelings or life.

Answer:

A. The vivid description is not effective, because it does not match the nervousness Dr. Washington feels.