Select the correct answer.Which sentence uses the most sensory language? A. Cleo owned a cute little puppy that wagged his tail every time Cleo played with him. He had chocolate-brown eyes. B. Tara's oven began to make rasping noises and emitted an awful smell. When Tara tried to touch it, it was scorching hot. C. Luna had the most jarring ringtone on her phone. When her phone rang in the quiet movie theater, she was very embarrassed. D. John was a huge fan of comic books. He could never get enough of the wonderful and colorful illustrations that the books featured.
Question
Select the correct answer.Which sentence uses the most sensory language? A. Cleo owned a cute little puppy that wagged his tail every time Cleo played with him. He had chocolate-brown eyes. B. Tara's oven began to make rasping noises and emitted an awful smell. When Tara tried to touch it, it was scorching hot. C. Luna had the most jarring ringtone on her phone. When her phone rang in the quiet movie theater, she was very embarrassed. D. John was a huge fan of comic books. He could never get enough of the wonderful and colorful illustrations that the books featured.
Solution
The correct answer is B. Tara's oven began to make rasping noises and emitted an awful smell. When Tara tried to touch it, it was scorching hot. This sentence uses the most sensory language as it appeals to the senses of sound, smell, and touch.
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