Read the excerpt from The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro. Based on sentence structure, what is the pacing of the excerpt?
Why? For the truth was, it was extremely refreshing to be out in the summerhouse after many continuous days in the main building and neither of us was inclined to hurry with our tasks. Indeed, although one could not see out far that day on account of the encroaching mist, and the daylight too was rapidly fading by this stage, . . . I remember our often breaking off from our respective activities simply to gaze out at the views around us.
A. leisurely; to reflect the exciting situation described
B. fast-paced; to reflect the exciting situation described
C. leisurely; to reflect the relaxed situation described
D. fast-paced; to reflect the relaxed situation described
The correct answer is this: "C. leisurely; to reflect the relaxed situation described." Based on sentence structure, the pacing of the excerpt is leisurely in order <span>to reflect the relaxed situation described. This has to be done that way in order to present an idea clearly.</span>
C. leisurely; to reflect the relaxed situation described
Explanation:
In this excerpt from The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro, the pacing of the selection is lackadaisical so as to mirror the relaxed situation portrayed. This must be done that way in order to present an idea clearly.
"Behold , sir," said he, and handles the belt, "This is the blazon of the blemish that I bear on my neck; This is the sign of sore loss that I have suffered there; For the cowardice and coveting that I came to there; This is the badge of false faith that I was found in there". is the correct answer.
