HELP ASSAPP PLEASEE “As he rode, the wind was shrieking and clawing at him like an angry bird of prey.”

Why is the author’s use of figurative language in this part of the passage so effective?

A
It helps the reader understand why the job of a Pony Express rider was so rewarding.

B
It gives the reader more insight into the relationship between the main character and his horse.

C
It helps the reader to connect with the experiences of the character by using sensory language.

D
It gives us an example of a type of predator Pony Express riders may have encountered on their journeys.