Question

what does the author’s use of strong words help the reader imagine?
○ storm clouds forming
○ an angry, active storm
○ a storm that is dying out
○ the calm after a storm

Explanation:

Strong words in writing are used to create vivid imagery. An angry, active storm is characterized by intense action (like the text snippets "torn", "great" effort, etc.), which aligns with strong word usage to depict a dynamic, forceful storm. Storm clouds forming is initial, a dying storm or calm after would use softer language, so the strong words support imagining an angry, active storm.

Answer:

B. an angry, active storm