Question

Read the excerpt from H. G. Wells's The War of the Worlds. The peculiar V-shaped mouth with its pointed upper lip, the absence of brow ridges, the absence of a chin beneath the wedgelike lower lip, the incessant quivering of this mouth, the Gorgon groups of tentacles, the tumultuous breathing of the lungs in a strange atmosphere, the evident heaviness and painfulness of movement due to the greater gravitational energy of the earth—above all, the extraordinary intensity of the immense eyes—were at once vital, intense, inhuman, crippled and monstrous. There was something fungoid in the oily brown skin, something in the clumsy deliberation of the tedious movements unspeakably nasty.
Which statement best describes how Wells conveys his purpose with this excerpt?

A)He provides quotes from experts.
B)He shares data about the creature.
C)He appeals to the reader's beliefs.
D)He uses detailed physical description.

Answer 1

I believe the answer is D - He uses detailed physical description.

This is so because it describes a lot about the descriptions of the face, such as the chin, lip, eyes, and skin.

Answer 2

The answer is: D) He uses detailed physical description.

In the excerpt of science fiction novel "The War of the Worlds," H. G. Wells provides a detailed account of the physical appearance of Martians: their faces, breathing, movements and skin. Therefore, he describes them as horrible monsters who are completely different from humans.