Question

…each embraces New York with the intense excitement of first love, each absorbs New York with the fresh eyes of an adventurer, each generates heat and light to dwarf the Consolidated Edison Company. How does the author use imagery in “Here Is New York” to advance his viewpoint?

A. The imagery illustrates his view of what a true New Yorker is and the relationship that a New Yorker should have with the city.

B. Specific references to personal experiences illustrate how the writer felt when he first came to New York.

C. The imagery emphasizes that individual people can find opportunities in New York that they cannot find elsewhere.

D. The imagery expresses the majesty of New York City and illustrates how the writer sees New York

Answer 1

I think the answer is A. The imagery illustrates his view of what a true New Yorker is and the relationship that a New Yorker should have with the city.

Answer 2

The correct answer is "A".

Imagery is the use of figurative language in order to represent an object, or an action, which is the case for this excerpt. The writer uses "first love", "fresh eyes" and "heat and light", to express the emotions and sentiments that the residents of New York have towards their city. It also gives the reader the notion that the city is cosmopolitan and welcoming to all people.