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 describing what the rain sounds like
B.
by naming the town where it is raining
C.
by recalling other times it has rained
D.
by explaining why it is raining so hard

Answer 1

The passage becomes more descriptive by adding auditory details of the rain's sound, which enhances the imagery and mood of the poem.

The author, Tina Tocco, can make the passage more descriptive by describing what the rain sounds like, which is option A. The sound of the rain adds a sensory detail that brings the scene to life in the reader’s imagination. For example, mentioning the pitter-patter of the raindrops on the window or the drumming on the roof could enhance the poem’s imagery and make the experience more vivid.

The inclusion of auditory details would complement the visual imagery already presented, such as the rain “spilled over the gutters” and “washed away leaves”. It would also contribute to the overall mood of the poem, which could be a reflective, dreary tone or a lively, energetic one depending on the sounds chosen.

Answer 2

C by recalling other times it has rained

Step-by-step explanation:

the author is describing how the rain made them stay cooped up in their room all afternoon