Enhancing Style through Word Choice

Easy Rhetorical Skills Style

Read the following sentence and consider how the choice of words impacts its overall style:

'The storm caused quite a commotion in the small town, with the wind howling loudly and rain pouring down.' Which of the following alternatives alters the style of the sentence most significantly?

'The storm created a disturbance in the small town, as the wind made noise and the rain fell.'

'The tempest ravaged the quaint village, with the gale shrieking and torrents crashing.'

'The storm struck the town swiftly, bringing gusty winds and heavy rain.'

'The storm went through the town, producing windy weather and some rain.'

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