The pine trees shuddered in the snow
ANSWER is option D.
Because if you think about it, the Atlantic is a vast distance, but a puddle really isnt. So comparing such a large distance (the Atlantic) to such a small one (puddle) is understatement.
Answer:
what are the consequences of the character actions
Explanation:
however the character actions affect others is a sign of it having a impact on the way the plot goes