Me this excerpt from the way to rainy mountain: the sun follows a longer course in the day, and the sky is immense beyond all comparison. the great billowing clouds that sail upon it are shadows that move upon the grain like water, dividing light. what effect does the word billowing have on the tone of this excerpt? a. the word creates a sense of divinity. b. it to convey a sense of expansiveness. c. the word suggests a sense of disruption. it supports a sense of confinement. how does the author use the introduction in the way to rainy mountain? a. to describe the physical features of the tai-me b. to explain the importance of collecting the oral traditions c. to give historical background on the kiowa route to rainy mountain d. to present the origin myth of the kiowas