Question

What is one impact of the language used by Ariel in this excerpt from The
Tempest?
Full fathom five thy father lies;
Of his bones are coral made;
Those are pearls that were his eyes:
Nothing of him that doth fade
But doth suffer a sea-change
Into something rich and strange.
Sea-nymphs hourly ring his knell
A. It illustrates his unwillingness to deceive.
B. It makes the reader feel sympathy for him.
C. It masks the pain he is feeling at his servitude.
D. It shows his insensitivity to human suffering

Answer 1

Answer:

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, option D is the correct answer.

Answer 2

Answer: D-just took the quiz