Enhancing Vividness while Maintaining Style

Medium Rhetorical Skills Style

Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden hue over the landscape, Maria took a moment to appreciate the beauty of the world around her. The soft chirping of crickets provided a melodic backdrop to her thoughts. She observed the fading light and contemplated the decisions she had made, each one like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples that spread far beyond her immediate view.

Which of the following revisions best maintains the style of the passage while enhancing its vividness?

As the sun lowered beyond the landscape, bathing everything in yellow, Maria stopped to think about her choices.

With the sun's descent, framing everything in burnt gold, Maria paused to admire the scenery.

As the sun disappeared below the horizon, coloring the sky bright yellow, Maria reflected on her choices.

As the sun went down, leaving a dark sky, Maria thought about her past decisions.

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