Question #N824
As the author of "The Open Boat" Stephen Crane uses vivid imagery and strong verbs to create the scene of the shipwreck. He describes the ocean as "an angry, choppy, and tumultuous sea," and he uses words like "crashed" and "roared" to describe the waves. What is the most likely reason why Crane uses this imagery and language?
Crane’s use of vivid imagery and strong verbs in this passage most likely serves to
A. emphasize the beauty of the natural world.
B. create a sense of drama and suspense.
C. provide a detailed account of the shipwreck.
D. show the narrator’s fear and desperation.
Correct Answer is: B
The author’s use of vivid imagery and strong verbs creates a sense of drama and suspense. This helps the reader feel the intensity of the scene and empathize with the characters.