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Which of the following tools can be used to enhance a description?

Charts and graphs
Sentences without detail
Sensory details
Numbers and statistics

The correct answer is: Sensory details

The use of sensory details in descriptions plays a crucial role in helping the reader fully experience the subject being described. Sensory details engage the five senses—sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell—allowing the reader to visualize and feel the scene or object more vividly. This type of detail creates a more immersive experience, drawing the reader into the narrative and helping to evoke emotions or create a particular atmosphere. By incorporating sensory language, a description becomes richer, more relatable, and memorable, ultimately enhancing the overall effectiveness of the writing. In contrast, charts and graphs primarily convey data visually, which may not enhance descriptive writing. Sentences without detail typically provide minimal information, failing to engage the reader. While numbers and statistics can provide clarity or support a claim, they do not inherently enhance a vivid description in the same way that sensory details do.