<span>A longer sentence structure can give a reader the feeling that the pace is slowing down. Heavily-detailed sentences and paragraphs can make time feel as if it is standing still. Shorter sentences without detail can make time seem as if it is flying by instead of slowly progressing.</span>
Creak could be used as the sound of the wood, Whoosh could be used as the call of the wind, and slam could be used as the wind slamming a door. Hope this helps. The question wasn't very specific.