Rain lashes the window as Anna reads the letter. Which comment best explains the writer's choice of weather?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The violent rain mirrors Anna's distress
- Step 1: Weather that reflects emotion is called pathetic fallacy.
- Step 2: 'Lashes' suggests violence that matches Anna's feelings and warns of the letter's content.
Answer
The violent rain mirrors Anna's distress.
Why not the others: The rain shows that the story is set in Scotland: weather does not fix the setting alone. The rain proves Anna has no money for an umbrella: money is not mentioned. The rain shows Anna is calm: 'lashes' is violent, not calm.
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