Why does crane employ figurative language and vivid sensory images in "the little regiment"? a. he wants to report the history of the war as it occurs. b. he wants to analyze the effects of combat. c. he wants to create a factual account of the major battles. d. he wants to readers understand the feeling of being in combat.

The correct answer is D

D.He wants to help readers understand the feeling of being in combat.

By using figurative language and vivid sensory images in his book the author aims at capturing the attention of the readers through feelings. The technique is a very effective one in clarifying themes,plots and developing characters.

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