Answer: Language like, "walls had been lined with human remains, piled to the vault overhead," is descriptive enough to let a reader imagine what the setting looks like, placing them in the same fearful position the character is in. Not only does this descriptive language help readers vividly imagine what a setting looks like, it helps readers feel what characters are feeling. With the descriptive, vivid language that Byron and Poe use, readers can really insert themselves into a story.
