The wind laughed as it raced through the farm, stirring up a fury of dust and debris. Dee knew that her aunt and uncle
were already in the storm shelter, safe and cozy as kittens
as the weather raged around them. With her dog barking
enthusiastically at her heels, Dee dashed for the shelter
too.
Which statement best explains how the word choice supports the mood of
the passage?
raced and