choose the sentence that best creates a tense atmosphere using sensory language. the night was dark and…

Brief Explanations:

Sensory language involves appealing to the senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell). A tense atmosphere often has elements of unease or anticipation.

• The first option "The night was dark and silent, with no sounds breaking the heavy stillness of the air" has some sensory elements (sight - dark, sound - silent) but is more of a flat description.
• The second option "It was a very quiet night with nothing happening and no sounds to be heard" is too plain and lacks the sensory richness to create tension.
• The third option "The night was eerily silent, with occasional creaks from the old house echoing in the stillness" uses the word "eerily" (which implies an unsettling feeling) and the sound of "creaks" (a sensory sound element) that can create a sense of anticipation and unease, building tension.
• The fourth option "The night was dark and quiet, with only the faint rustling of leaves in the breeze" has some sensory elements but the "faint rustling" is more of a calm, almost soothing sound rather than one that builds tension.

Answer:

The night was eerily silent, with occasional creaks from the old house echoing in the stillness.