The source that would be most credible would be D.) The Diary of Anne Frank
Explanation:
The context of the sentence shows it is narrative; that is it <em>tells a story about an event.</em>
It could be better rendered this way;
"The desolate landscape and the remaining leaves from the trees were scoured by the harsh wind."
A wcrd that is pronounced the same as the another word but has a different meaning or spelling.
What piece is it that you are referring to