D because a metaphore compares someone or something to something else to add some understanding or to just to help you have more interesting writing (hope that helps)
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The tank exploded, which seemed mysterious at first.
I won't make it to the party unless i catch a ride with you.
After the announcements are made, there will be free doughnuts (I wish!!!)
Everyone came home after the storm had passed.
The conjunction would be C. and.
It is simply saying that all is now in chaos. I am assuming the part that is confusing is "the quiet sands have run." It could easily be alluding to the way that during a sandstorm, the calm sands of the surface are no longer there as the chaos of the storm casts them about.
