Question

The use of phrases, fragments, and punctuation can affect the pace and mood of a text. How would you describe the pace of the following passage?

"I had swooned! But still will not say that all of consciousness was lost. What of it there remained I will not attempt to define, or even to describe! In the deepest slumber—no! In delirium—no! In a swoon—no! In death—no! even in the grave all is not lost. Else there is no immortality for man!"

a. Average
b. Fast
c. Slow
d. Both fast and slow <-- I think it's D

Answer 1

i think so 2

Answer 2

I figured that was the answer because in the beginning, it's moving kinda fast. And the punctuation at the end adds pauses. Thanks!

Answer 3

ya