'We will not give in. We will not go back. We will not be silent.' What is the effect of the repetition at the start of each sentence?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. It stresses determination and gives a powerful rhythm
- Step 1: The same phrase 'We will not' opens each sentence (anaphora).
- Step 2: Repetition drives the message home and builds a rhythm of resolve.
Answer
It stresses determination and gives a powerful rhythm.
Why not the others: It shows the speaker is hesitant and repeating by mistake: the pattern is deliberate and forceful. It tells the story of what happened in the past: the sentences express a future resolve. It introduces three different topics in turn: all three sentences carry one message.
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