"I swear she cast a shadow white as stone." "As" is the key word here, it signifies an explicit comparison.
Reporters believe that harsh conditions of a storm implicate a need for immediate evacuation.
Answer:
Personification.
Explanation:
Personification is when something <u>nonhuman</u> is given <u>human characteristics</u>. In this case, a <em>cold wind </em>being able to <em>rush up a staircase</em> is an example of personification.
Answer : help explain
Explanation: it wouldn't make sense if u said focus or describe