What does a "flick of wet lilac leaves" imply, or connote, in the second paragraph? A.
It's the author's way of implying that the storm is just about to let up.
B.
It implies that someone's outside, flicking branches against the windows.
C.
It just means that leaves from the lilac bush are making sounds against the house.
D.
The storm is building and beginning to whip the flowers and trees around.