Question

"Read the sentence below and answer the following 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 Pizzaens, A Tale of Two Cities

What is the advantage of repeating the syntax of the initial clause "It was the. . ."?
a
The monotone creates a feeling of disaster.

b
The parallel words make the reader confused.

c
The pattern suggests that music will be used.

d
The repetition creates a comparison/contrast theme."