In the 13th century, the Venetian merchant Marco Polo traveled to China, where he remained for almost 20 years. Before his return to Italy, he had become quite wealthy as a trader for Kublai Kahn. Read the following fictionalized portrayal of Polo's return voyage. Polo stood on the ship's bow, overlooking the short expanse of sea between him and his home soil. Behind him were chests of sparking gold coins, vibrant rubies, spectacular emeralds, and silks of sheer perfection. They were strategically arranged to glint in the sun upon his arrival.

How would you summarize the fiction author's strategy for making the factual account more exciting?

A. The author alters the fact that Polo had grown very wealthy.

B. The author embellishes the scene with detailed description of Polo's wealth.

C. The author quotes form historical documents to create a realistic homecoming scene.

D. The author omits details about Polo's return because readers already know the historical facts.