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

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

anonymous · Answer

I thought it was D but now I'm thinking it may be C... :/

anonymous · Answer

Okay, D is definitely wrong. So I think it's C? Idk.

anonymous · Answer

Yeah, it's not C either.