Question

After seeing the deer carcass, Brian thinks, “All that was left was the head and neck and front shoulders and tattered bits of hide, the whole thing looking like roadkill hit by a semi.” Why do you think Gary Paulsen makes this description so graphic? What does this imagery help the reader better understand?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

The author, Gary Paulsen, most likely made this description so graphic because he wanted to better convey the tone, or mood, of the scene. Paulsen used heavy imagery to "show" rather than "tell." Meaning he wanted the reader to better visualize what Brian is seeing as opposed to just stating what's happening. It helps the reader feel an emotional connection.

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