Question

select the correct answer.
mimi is writing a fictional story about a man who takes a road trip across the united states on his motorcycle. which sentence should she include in her draft to best show description of the setting?

a. he had never questioned himself on a road trip, but theres always a first time for everything.

b. \i should have stopped at the last town for lunch,\ he thought as his stomach growled.

c. the road stretched out to meet the setting sun, and the dry desert heat began to give way to a cool breeze.

d. the road still stretched out in front of him, but he began to grow tired on his long drive.

Explanation:

Setting description involves details about the environment (e.g., location, weather, time of day). Option C describes the road, setting sun, desert heat, and cool breeze—all elements of the physical setting. Other options focus on the character’s thoughts or feelings, not the setting.

Answer:

C. The road stretched out to meet the setting sun, and the dry desert heat began to give way to a cool breeze.