The rebels swept into town like a stampeding herd, wrapped in noise, bathed in sweat, and leaving a
hurricane of fear in their trail. Chickens took wings,
dogs ran for their lives, women and children scurried
out of sight, until the only living soul left in the market
was Belisa Crepusculario.
How does the figurative language in the excerpt impact the
passage?
A by creating a sense of foreboding
B by highlighting Belisa's steadfast bravery
by contributing to the sympathetic tone of the
passage
by emphasizing the village's lack of defense against
the rebels