The answer to your question is D, Crying Profusely!
John Muir was an American-Scottish naturalist who loved storms. In his essay " A Windstorm in the Forest", he wrote that he delighted in his experience of climbing to the top of the trees and riding out the storm for hours. He would then close his eyes and listen to the music of the storm or indulge himself to the rich fragrance that was streaming past.
The answer is E. because in Italy that is how they greet people.
Persuasive Devices - Think debates. People will use the art of persuasion to make their ideas appealing to the audience. It applies the same way here. The author will use persuasive devices to make their ideas known to the reader and make them appealing.
