Ending mood described in the poem is best captured by which option?

• A. The island is left intact and safe.
• B. The storm passes without impact.
• C. Fear persists as the storm hits.
• D. The community rejoices afterward.

Answer: (C)

The ending mood hinges on the sense that fear stays present as the storm makes landfall. The poem likely uses stark, vivid storm imagery and a tense, breathless tone to keep danger front and center at the moment of impact. That combination makes the reader feel unsettled and anxious right up to the last line, as if the worst is still unfolding rather than over or resolved. If the ending suggested the island remained safe, or the storm passed without effect, the mood would lean toward calm or relief. If it ended with the community celebrating afterward, the mood would feel triumphant. But here, the lingering fear as the storm hits best captures a moment of continued threat and emotional tension.