Read the excerpt from Heart of a Samurai. But no sooner had he said this than the wind began to roar like a dragon. The sail filled with air and yanked the boat on its side until Denzo released the line. Freed, the sail whipped about, flapping like a wounded bird. Toraemon grabbed the oars and pulled, while Jusuke tried to lower the sail.

How does the author make this part of the story exciting?

the use of similes

Explanation:

the author uses similes to rouse up the story. the use of similes can add a dramatic effect; it adds color to the writing. here, the author compares the wind to a dragon's roar and the flapping sail to a wounded bird. these comparisons help to make this part of the story more exciting. it helps intensify the imagination of the reader.

D i know for shore

Explanation:

kellan is struggling with the amount of work he has to do

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well stockyards mean a large yard containing pens and sheds, typically adjacent to a slaughterhouse, in which livestock is kept and sorted. and i'm assuming that by party you   mean a large group of people which does make sense because chicago is a very crowded place much like new york. stockyards tend to take up a lot of room due to needing the area for pens to keep animals in and the fact that stockyards are usually right by slaughterhouse where they process and distribute the product. so its much like a zoo but with some dead animal products close by.