Which one of the following statements contains an example of an explanation?
a. the thermostat, which controls the temperature in the house, broke last night.
b. blizzards have become more common on the east coast in recent years.
c. whenever it gets too cold outside, my husband worries about the pipes freezing.
d. global warming is having impacts on weather patterns across the planet.

i do not know what the passage is but i can give some examples

1. repetitive phrases may be used to create a emphasizing tone

2. pauses in sentences are used to create a dramatic effect but can also be suspenseful

3. using lots of exclamation marks and loud speech such as words in all caps can be creating a excited or possibly angry tone.

4. using lots of questioning phrases my mean that they are in suspicion of something.

5. using lots of questionable statements or questions can imply of a sneeky or sly tone.

use the headings to create an overview of the main points.