Read this passage from "The Obligation to Endure": [The need for deadly insecticides] has happened also because, for reasons to be described later, destructive insects often undergo a "flareback," or resurgence, after spraying, in numbers greater than before. Thus the chemical war is never won, and all life is caught in its violent crossfire.

How does Carson's use of figurative language support her purpose in this passage?
A. Carson's metaphor highlights her creativity, demonstrating that she is a reliable expert on this topic.

B. Carson's use of personification appeals to her readers' sense of ethics and credibility to show that her claim is reasonable.

C. Carson's use of personification increases the urgency of her writing, highlighting the importance of this issue.

D. Carson's metaphor illustrates that pesticides simply make things worse for everyone in the long run, supporting her goal of raising readers' awareness of the problem.