In "lines written in early spring," william wordsworth uses sensory imagery to
a) bring the natural world to life to show its effect on people and the world in which they live
b) refer readers to events, people, and places from history or other works of literature
c) appeal to readers' senses of touch, taste, sight, sound, and smell
d) make an extended comparison between two things that seem unlike

a) bring the natural world to life to show its effect on people and the world in which they live

Explanation:

It surely cannot be the option B because it has nothing to do with history. It could be C, but it lacks any detail to achieve the goal described. And since there's no direct comparison, it most likely isn't D. Option A, though, shows the world in a subtle way, providing context in a classy way, in a sentence not meant to describe the world, but that does it anyways in a poetic way.

why does the crew join ahab's quest without hesitation?

peace, morning, sun glooming, sorrow, woe pardon’d, punished, more hence, talk, story. all of these three words have to do something with a depressed, regretful tone. woe is another word for misery, heartache, so all of these words are about unhappy feelings.