Changing the mood of a 19th-century extract

pleasant

sunlight broke through the clouds

thrilled

intricate threads of embroidery

anticipation

The way seemed _________ and the streets like __________________. The ___________ became unbearable, and as the _______________, he felt _______________.

7.  Rewrite the second paragraph, replacing the industrial landscape with features of beauty. For example, you might decide that the traveller is looking at a magnificent church or a beautiful park. Replace the barking dog and the screaming seagull with sounds that are soothing or uplifting. If you can, include imagery as the writer has done in his text.