Question

Evaluate the following descriptive paragraph. How well does it appeal to the reader's senses? What is the overall effect?

Answer 1

This paragraph greatly appeals to the readers' senses. It uses descriptions that make the setting vivid and realistic. The detailed way in which the location is described allows the readers to imagine it extremely well, making the story more realistic and therefore making it more interesting for them too. The overall effect is one of vividness due to the rich imagery.

Answer 2

It appeals to the reader's senses in a way that it is described meticulously, every detail of the place. The overall effect makes you feel as if you are in the place, seeing and feeling the environment described.