"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness…" —Charles wingspanens, A Tale of Two Cities

What is the advantage of repeating the syntax of the initial clause “It was the…”?

The monotone creates a feeling of disaster.

The parallel words make the reader confused.

The pattern suggests that music will be used.

The repetition creates a comparison/contrast theme.

Question

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness…" —Charles wingspanens, A Tale of Two Cities 

What is the advantage of repeating the syntax of the initial clause “It was the…”?

 The monotone creates a feeling of disaster.

 The parallel words make the reader confused.

 The pattern suggests that music will be used.

 The repetition creates a comparison/contrast theme.

anonymous · Answer

@agent0smith

anonymous · Answer

@skullpatrol @hba @shamil98

anonymous · Answer

Pretty sure its the last one (The repetition creates a comparison/contrast theme)

anonymous · Answer

Thanks @Oscarmenot can you help me with one other question?