Answer:
A rising tension that gradually fades.
Explanation:
The beginning of the essay is a strong sentence that keeps adding elements of suspense as it develops, eventually making the sentence overloaded with information (especially considering that it is the first sentence of the essay). Nevertheless, the entire sentence seems to describe a single action.
The second sentence is a complex sentence that, in contrast to the first, has several smaller steps in the development of the plot. The steps are divided but complementary; they happen independently of each other and add to each other's meaning, at the same time.
C. Hurricanes and severe storms can des-troy people's property
Sheeeesh this is a tough one
Learning about confirmation biases has allowed me to avoid this common logical flaw in my thinking when conducting research. It prevents me from looking for information that only supports my hypothesis when conducting a literature review or deriving conslusions from my paper. In the early stages of research, for example, I do not only look for information that can support my preexisting beliefs or hypothesis, but rather I search for articles that provides a more enriching an objective information about the subject matter. In addition, In the late stage f a research paper, conclusions are derived based on objective evidence and not on preexisting beliefs.