Read the paragraph from a narrative. Entering the hallway, I inched by the hurling, squawking mass of kids. The sound was deafening as everyone reconnected from their summer apart. A million
eyes on my back looked right through me. I was invisible.
What is the purpose for using descriptive language in the paragraph?
A. It provides a picture of the hallway that reflects the character's mood.
B. It uses a simile to make the point that the hallway is crowded.
C It offers sensory details that create a sense of anticipation.

D. It shows how alone the character feels in the crowded hallway.