Question

Which literary element enhances the setting in the following excerpt from "The Open Boat" by Stephen Crane?

Answer 1

Answer:

The literary element that enhances the setting in the excerpt is option A. simile.

Explanation:

Simile is a figure of speech that compares two things of different kinds.  It is used to make a more vivid description and give the reader a clearer picture of what the writer wants to transmit. An example in this excerpt: "the foam was like tumbling snow."