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Question about Verbs

Subject English

English

Source Originais Teachy

Originais Teachy

Topic Verbs

Verbs

Difficulty Easy

Easy

(Originais Teachy 2023) - Question Easy of English

In the opening lines of Charles Dickens' novel 'A Tale of Two Cities', he writes, 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going direct the other way.' Analyze the use of verbals in this passage. What is their function and how do they contribute to the overall meaning and effect of the text?

The verbals in this passage are used to create a sense of ambiguity and confusion, reflecting the uncertainty of the era.

The verbals in this passage serve to create contrast, establish mood, and contribute to the overall thematic complexity of the text.

The verbals in this passage are used to create a sense of monotony and repetition, reflecting the dullness of the era.

The verbals in this passage serve to create a sense of progression and development, reflecting the growth of the era.

The verbals in this passage serve to create a sense of harmony and unity, reflecting the peacefulness of the era.

Answer sheet:

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