Question

Read this excerpt from "The Open Boat" by Stephen Crane. What effect do the underlined sentences have in showing the feelings of the crew?
The crest of each of these waves was a hill, from the top of which the men surveyed, for a moment, a broad tumultuous expanse, shining and wind-riven. It was probably splendid. It was probably glorious, this play of the free sea, wild with lights of emerald and white and amber.

this sentence is the underlined sentences
"Bully good thing it's an on-shore wind," said the cook; "If not, where would we be? Wouldn't have a show."

Answer 1

Answer:

its A

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

A. They show the anxiety and fear of the crew at the thought of dying at sea.

Explanation:

In this sentence, the cook expresses concern over the wind. He tells us that it is a good thing that the wind is an "on-shore wind." Otherwise, he argues, they "wouldn't have a show." This sentiment contrasts with the previous statements, in which the ocean is described as something glorious and splendid. It is clear that while others might see something beautiful in the ocean, the crew is concerned and fearful at the thought of dying at sea.