Question

Which of the following passages best demonstrates the author's use of descriptive language to describe Farquhar's experience as he stood with the noose around his neck? A. "Peyton Farquhar was a well-to-do planter of an old and highly respected Alabama family. " B. "His features were good--a straight nose, firm mouth, broad forehead, from which his long, dark hair was combed straight back, falling behind his ears to the collar of his well-fitting frock coat." C. "The power of thought was restored; he knew that the rope had broken and he had fallen into the stream. " D. "As to his head, he was conscious of nothing but a feeling of fullness--of congestion. These sensations were unaccompanied by thought. The intellectual part of his nature was already effaced; he had power only to feel, and feeling was torment."

Answer 1

C. "The power of thought was restored; he knew that the rope had broken and he had fallen into the stream

Answer 2

C. "The power of thought was restored; he knew that the rope had broken and he had fallen into the stream.

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