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what is the point of greatest emotional intensity in “an episode of war”?
a. the lieutenant returns home to his family.
b. the lieutenant is struck by a bullet.
c. the lieutenant divides rations among his men.
d. the lieutenant’s arm is amputated.

Explanation:

In Stephen Crane's An Episode of War, the peak emotional intensity occurs when the lieutenant, who initially viewed his wound with detached shock, faces the irreversible loss of his arm, marking a devastating, intimate turning point of loss and vulnerability that far outweighs the other less impactful moments listed.

Answer:

D. The lieutenant's arm is amputated.