Read the excerpt from “Man Listening to Disc.”

as if he were right beside me
on this clear day in March,
the pavement sparkling with sunlight,
pigeons fluttering off the curb,
nodding over a profusion of bread crumbs.

Which of the following techniques does Collins use to convey his intended message?

/rich imagery that appeals to the readers’ senses

/humorous language that entertains the readers

/metaphors to help readers comprehend the text

/definitions to explain important concepts to readers

Respuesta :

Deb01
rich imagery that appeals to the readers' senses

Answer: Rich imagery that appeals to the readers' senses.

Explanation: Most of the excerpt consists of rich, mostly visual imagery: "Clear day," "pavement sparkling with sunlight," "pigeons fluttering," "nodding over a profusion of bread crumbs." There are no metaphors, definitions or humor, although the description of pigeons as "nodding" over bread crumbs (i.e., eating them) is somewhat amusing.