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Answer:
The three options that support the inference that sugar cane had special significance in the ancient era are:
B. "sugar cane was now an ingredient in ceremonies involving fire"
D. "Perhaps that transformation itself seemed magical"
E. "sugar cane is called ikshu, which means 'something that people want"
Explanation:
The whole passage shows the importance sugar cane had in ancient eras, but some lines offer information to support that claim.
First, the line that says sugar cane was used in ceremonies offers good evidence. As we know, rituals and ceremonies are a big part of any culture, and the elements involved in it are of great importance.
Second, the line that speaks of the transformation and how it seemed magical. Of course, we understand how cooking or burning something will turn it into something else, but in ancient times, the transformation of sugar cane into "sweet, dark brown clumps" was regarded as extraordinary.
Finally, the line that talks of the name given to the sugar cane, "ikshu". Its meaning shows how important the sugar cane had become, how valued it was by the people.
The spring one is pretty spot on. An easy way to do these is to take personal experinces and apply them. Lets take your busy street one and work on it. Sensory language applies to your five senses. so on a busy street, what would you hear? The sound of vehicles buzzing by on crunchy asphalt roads, the sight of tall buildings and busy people walking to and from places. The smell of savory cooked hotdogs and candied asorted nuts, The murmur of people as they walk down the strert. The taste of street food, whatever it may be mixed with subtle hints of dust. the feeling of heat on the skin or maybe cold if its winter. These are just a couple of examples.