Question

day 5
the ocean roared beyond the cliff, waves crashing like thunder. caleb stood near the edge, sketchbook in hand, trying to capture the wild rhythm of the sea. each line he drew seemed too still, too controlled. he frowned, then tore the page free and let it drift into the wind. watching it spiral downward, he realized that art wasnt about perfection—it was about motion, life, and the courage to start again.
how does the authors word choice in the passage shape its tone?
a. it creates a calm and peaceful tone.
b. it develops a tense and fearful tone.
c. it conveys energy and determination.
d. it gives the scene a cold and detached tone.

Explanation:

The author uses words like "roared", "crashing like thunder", "wild rhythm" which convey energy. The realization about art being "about motion, life, and the courage to start again" shows determination.

Answer:

C. It conveys energy and determination.