Question

It was a cool, cloudy morning in Moraga. The rain was sure to start pouring at any moment. Miguel picked up his pace. He was jogging on a dirt trail through a redwood forest. The trees and undergrowth made walls of green and brown. Miguel closed his eyes and deeply inhaled the rich scent of moss, dirt, leaves, and bark. As he listened to birds breaking into their morning songs, Miguel sighed and wished that his life was a fertile forest full of living things. He felt very empty because he had no family and no friends. His focus had always been on succeeding as an athlete. Miguel devoted his whole life to running marathons, and that cost him everything.
How do the sensory details support the story?
A.
They reveal how Miguel will change his lifestyle to become a happier person in the end.
B.
They help the reader find out more about running marathons as a professional athlete.
C.
They create greater suspense and keep the reader guessing what will happen next.
D.
They allow for a comparison between the redwood forest and Miguel's personal life.

Answer 1

Answer:

D.

Explanation:

The passage compared and contrasted the forest to his personal life. (I think)

Answer 2

Answer:

d

Explanation:

because miguel wants a life as fertile as the forest