Question

1. which excerpt from the story below includes imagery (sensory details: sight, sound, smell, taste, touch)?

the original paraphernalia for the lottery had been lost long ago, and the black box now resting on the stool had been put into use even before old man warner, the oldest man in town, was born.
the morning of june 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full - summer day; the flowers were blossoming profusely and the grass was richly green.
the children assembled first, of course. school was recently over for the summer, and the feeling of liberty sat uneasily on most of them; they tended to gather together quietly for a while before they broke into boisterous play, and their talk was still of the classroom and the teacher, of books and reprimands.
none of the above.

Explanation:

Imagery involves sensory details. The second option describes the morning as "clear and sunny" (sight), "fresh warmth" (touch), flowers "blossoming profusely" (sight), and grass "richly green" (sight). These are sensory details. The first option just gives historical info about the lottery box. The third option talks about children's feelings and talk, not sensory details.

Answer:

The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full - summer day; the flowers were blossoming profusely and the grass was richly green.