Answer:For the first blank: - ...the roads were closed for safety.- ...we decided to stay indoors.- ...the crops began to wither.- ...the air conditioning was put to the test. For the second blank: - The crowd had already gathered...- Many people were already speculating...- The tension was palpable...- A hush fell over the room... Examples: - Because of the extreme heat, the roads were closed for safety.- The crowd had already gathered before the announcement was made. Remember, an independent clause has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence.
The element of art that deals with how things feel or look like they might feel if touched is texture. Texture can be actual (physical texture you can feel) or implied (the way something appears to feel in a two-dimensional artwork). Artists use various techniques to create texture, enhancing the visual experience of their work.