Question

Read the excerpt from A Story of the Red Cross.

Why does the author most likely include this description?

to show the contrast between the peaceful silence and the devastation
to show that journalists know more about what happens than anyone
to show the quick response of firefighters and rescue workers
to show the power of nature in dangerous situations

Answer 1

to show the contrast between the peaceful silence and the devastation

This choice best fits a typical descriptive passage in which the author emphasizes the eerie calm surrounding a disaster site to highlight how severe the destruction is.