Question

which phrase in paragraph 7 helps the reader understand the meaning of the word thunder in the same paragraph? make a people fear god growling of the cat two great incisors the weapon explodes

Explanation:

Thunder is a loud, booming sound. The sound of a weapon exploding is also a loud, booming type of sound, which can help the reader understand the meaning of thunder in a similar - sound context. The other options ("make a people fear god", "growling of the cat", "two great incisors") have no relation to the sound - related meaning of thunder.

Answer:

D. the weapon explodes