Answer:
Mental, or remove the phrase "a mental picture of" altogether
Explanation:
"If you can imagine a picture of a reptile encased in bone" means the same thing, but "If you can imagine a reptile encased in bone" just looks prettier. Hope that helps m8
Answer: I just want points to LOL
Explanation:
By referring to them as "his mother and his father" the reader can feel more close to the character. When saying "the mother and the father" one can relate less, feel distance between one and those parents. On the other hand, when saying "his mother and his father" the reader feels a little more close to the situation, feels deeper the relationship and can ever reflect him or herself in the character.