You are correct; the mood conveyed in the passage is best described as tense and chaotic (option b). The vivid descriptions of the storm and the turbulent surroundings create an atmosphere of danger and turmoil, particularly as the townspeople grapple with the storm's ferocity. Clara's mixed feelings of fear and wonder further highlight the chaos of the scene.
From the moment the storm broke over the small coastal town, its inhabitants were at the mercy of the raging winds and torrential rain. The streets became rivers, the skies roared with fury, and the once serene harbor churned with waves as wilds as a tempestuous sea. Yet, amidst the chaos, young Clara stood by the window of her family's small cottage, her gaze fixed on the storm with a strange mixture of fear and wonder. She clutched a weathered book of poems, its pages marked with her father's handwritten notes, as though it held some secret key to the storm's meaning.
What is the mood conveyed in this passage? a. cheerful and optimistic b. Tense and chaotic c. Calm and reflective d. Joyful and serene. I would say, B.
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