In this excerpt from the passage, the author uses personification to describe the change in weather. And as my reverie softened down to a sadder and sadder pathos, the shrieking of the winds outside softened to a wail, the angry beating of the rain against the panes diminished to a tranquil patter, ... How do these lines contribute to the meaning of the passage?

A As the speaker reflects on meaningful memories, the violent weather subsides, creating an overall tone of calm and relief.

B As the speaker is troubled by thoughts of the past, the weather worsens, creating an overall tone of misery and distress.

C When the speaker is able to enjoy the comfort of his room, the weather becomes pleasant, foreshadowing better times ahead.

D When the speaker returns to the shelter of his room, the severe weather increases, building tension in anticipation of what is to come.

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Brisa Booker

8 August, 03:06

In this excerpt from the passage, the author uses personification to describe the change in weather. And as my reverie softened down to a sadder and sadder pathos, the shrieking of the winds outside softened to a wail, the angry beating of the rain against the panes diminished to a tranquil patter, ... How do these lines contribute to the meaning of the passage?

A As the speaker reflects on meaningful memories, the violent weather subsides, creating an overall tone of calm and relief.

B As the speaker is troubled by thoughts of the past, the weather worsens, creating an overall tone of misery and distress.

C When the speaker is able to enjoy the comfort of his room, the weather becomes pleasant, foreshadowing better times ahead.

D When the speaker returns to the shelter of his room, the severe weather increases, building tension in anticipation of what is to come.

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Jeremiah · Answer 1

the shrieking of the winds outside softened to a wail, the angry beating of the rain against the panes diminished to a tranquil patter

so ans is A As the speaker reflects on meaningful memories, the violent weather subsides, creating an overall tone of calm and relief.