D). It shows his insensitivity to human suffering.
Explanation:
Language always plays a vital role in conveying the author's intended message or idea as it assists to create the desired tone, atmosphere, or effect that would help evoke the desired response from the audience.
In the given question, the impact created by the language presented in the given excerpt from 'The Tempest' is that 'it reflects the insensitivity towards human suffering' which is clearly reflected by the phrases 'Of his bones are coral made', 'Nothing of him that doth fade' etc. The author employs figurative language to enhance the intended impact and reflect the 'callousness' as shown by the description 'Sea-nymphs hourly ring his knell'. Thus, <u>option D</u> is the correct answer.
