SAT English Practice Question

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?

1. A.emphasize the beauty of the natural world.
2. B.create a sense of drama and suspense.
3. C.provide a detailed account of the shipwreck.
4. D.show the narrator’s fear and desperation.