How does the author use modifiers to add specificity and clarity to the sentence "Awake in his bed, listening to one lonely dog bark in the distance, Wesley began to shiver."?
a) The author uses modifiers to create a vivid image of Wesley's surroundings and emotions.
b) The author employs modifiers to confuse the reader and create ambiguity in the sentence.
c) The author uses modifiers to distract from the main action of the sentence.
d) The author avoids modifiers in this sentence to maintain simplicity and directness.