This question is based on General Literature Principles and Literary Appreciation
'A slight breeze murmured in the air. Grasses swayed as if in resentment. Over in the horizon, just beneath the spectrum of the ascending sun, horizontal brands of red cloud hung menacingly above the tips of the trees and morning air smelled of burnt clay.
The Victims by Isidore Okpewho
Effect in the above passage is achieved through the use of

Jxpittxrx

1 year ago

B. Visual images

Explanation:
The passage paints a vivid picture using descriptive language that appeals to the reader's sense of sight:

"A slight breeze murmured in the air." → Personification, but also creates an image of a gentle wind.

"Grasses swayed as if in resentment." → Creates a visual image of moving grass.

"Horizontal bands of red cloud hung menacingly above the tips of the trees." → Strong visual imagery of the sky at sunrise.

Since the passage heavily relies on imagery to create an effect, visual images is the best choice.

Dreydro

2 months ago

The correct answer is B. visual images.
The passage creates effect mainly through sensory imagery, especially visual imagery. We can “see” the red clouds hanging over the horizon, the trees, the swaying grasses, and even imagine the colour and movement in the scene. These vivid descriptions help the reader form a clear mental picture of the environment.
So, the dominant technique used is imagery (particularly visual imagery), which makes B the best option.