What is the effect of the unusual syntax in these lines from "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" by Langston Hughes?
I've known rivers:
I've known rivers ancient as the world and older than the flow of human blood in
human veins.

It models the flowing sensation of a river

It focuses attention on the overall subject.

It helps to maintain a static feeling throughout the stanza.

It helps maintain a steady pace from line to line.

Question

What is the effect of the unusual syntax in these lines from "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" by Langston Hughes?
I've known rivers:
I've known rivers ancient as the world and older than the flow of human blood in
human veins.

It models the flowing sensation of a river

It focuses attention on the overall subject.

It helps to maintain a static feeling throughout the stanza. 

It helps maintain a steady pace from line to line.

anonymous · Answer

It models the flowing sensation of a river? @Whitemonsterbunny17

anonymous · Answer

It helps to maintain a static feeling throughout the stanza.  sounds better actually

anonymous · Answer

c was wrong xc

anonymous · Answer

in not very good at english XD

whitemonsterbunny17 · Answer

Awe. :c
Why'd you choose c? xD

anonymous · Answer

itt soundedd rightt :((

whitemonsterbunny17 · Answer

Eh, well sorry you got it wrong.
I woulda tried to explain it to you. xD

anonymous · Answer

its a