Question

storm
by tina tocco
the heavy rain poured
down through the trees.
it spilled over the gutters
and ran through the streets.
it washed away leaves
and it washed away stones.
it slid down our cars and our
bikes and our homes.
it kept me cooped up
all afternoon
with nothing to do
except stay in my room.
based on the information provided, how can the author make the passage more descriptive?
a. by explaining why it is raining so hard
b. by recalling other times it has rained
c. by naming the town where it is raining
d. by describing what the rain sounds like

Explanation:

The current passage focuses on the effects of the rain, not its cause, past rain events, the town name, or the sound of rain. Explaining why it is raining (option A) would add descriptive context about the storm's origin, making the passage more detailed. Options B, C, and D do not align with enhancing the descriptive depth of the passage about the storm as effectively as adding a causal explanation.

Answer:

A. by explaining why it is raining so hard