The wind was howling as Sharon walked through the forest. She took a gulp from her thermos of hot chocolate, then pulled her woolly hat
down over her ears and blew on her hands before hiding them in her
pockets. She shivered. Almost there.
Which inference is best supported by the details in the text?
A. The weather has changed suddenly.
B. Sharon was not planning on walking.
C. Sharon is lost.
D. Sharon is cold.

i guess the cause and effect would show how being around the smoke(the cause) can have negative effects on the body.

explanation:

a compare and contrast essay is a piece of formal writing in which the author focus on the similarities between two ideas, objects, places, etc., and the differences between them. there are some aspects that the author should take into account when he/she is crafting the essay. first, the author has a clear idea of the effect that he/she wants to produce on the audience (a purpose). his/her main idea should be presented in the thesis statement in a simple but effective way which gives the audience a clear idea of the content and the direction of the essay. in addition, it is also important to focus to the similarities and differences that not only are interesting and relevant to the reader but also provide a new, impressive point of view or deeper understanding of a topic.