The imagery used in the first paragraph of Chapter XII constantly reiterates the order and cleanliness of France.
He says the entire thing is a garden that must be brushed, watered and trimmed daily, indicating it is very neat and clean. The hedges are "shaped" and symmetrical. The trees are in long, straight rows. The landscape is so orderly Twain compares it to a checkerboard.
The effect of this imagery is to show the reader the beauty and cleanliness of France, which is astounding to Twain.
<span>The central idea of this excerpt is that Revere traveled through several towns to spread the word that the British were on their way. It takes us through his actions and the ensuing events as if we are reading it in real time. The structure supports these concepts due to its repetition of the time. It begins the first stanza with "It was twelve by the village clock," then begins the second stanza with "It was one by the village clock," etc. This builds suspense for his ride, and gives us an overview of how long this ride actually took. </span>
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Answer: Bicycles enable African girls to attend school despite their busy schedules.
