Read the passage from "The Strange Man's Arrival." Then
answer the question.
How does the author's choice to use words such as biting,
driving, and piled at the beginning of the passage impact
meaning?
OA. It explains why the man refuses to remove his
overcoat.
OB. It explains why the innkeeper treats the gentleman
kindly.
OC. It helps explain the mess that is made on the floor of
the inn.
OD. It helps explain the condition of the man when he
enters the inn.