I would say the second answer. Give me a thanks if I helped!
To introduce the idea or purpose of your essay and explain why and what you're writing about.
<span>August Boatwright is a character in The Secret Life of Bees. </span>
Answer/Explanation:
Visual (sight) because of the descriptive comparison of the outlines, you can almost see what they look like. It is like the author hands you a photo of the words in action.