E. An abbreviation for id est, a Latin phrase meaning “that is.” It indicates that an explanation or paraphrase is about to follow: “Many workers expect to put in a forty-hour week — i.e., to work eight hours a day.”
I think it's saying to not yell, but to make a statement...
Explanation:
so thunder is loud but it doesn't help the flower grow, and rain is quiet but helps the flower (so if u yell someone won't listen?)
Because I talked to them about how I felt after I failed my test, they comforted me.
Example: You cried to a friend about a bad grade and they told you about how smart you are. (Not sure if this was too helpful haha)
Answer:
B. The hyphens are used to indicate a definition is expressed
The ogres breath smelt just like rotten food