Answer:
a. natural law
Explanation:
"Causal connection" is related to the <u>connection of two events together.</u> This means that one event causes the occurrence of the other.
The situation above is linked by<em> "natural law." </em>For example, the "downpour of rain," which is natural, caused the "oversaturated hillside" to slide. Both of these are<em><u> naturally-occurring</u></em>, without the interference of any force or other unnatural events.
The fire is also a<em> natural event</em> which "destroyed the root system." The "massive mudslide" is also a<em> natural occurrence</em> which caused "the damage in many houses."
So, this explains the answer.
I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option B. THe figurative language for the part of the passage in parentheses would be metaphor. It <span>is a figure of speech which makes an implicit, implied or hidden comparison between two things that are unrelated but share some common characteristics. Hope this answers the question.</span>
"A huge human foot d'or, in a field azure; the foot crushes a serpent rampant whose fangs are imbedded in the heel."
"Nemo me impune lacessit." [Latin for "No one attacks me with impunity.]
*His arms depict revenge as does the motto.
The right answer is D semicolon