ABIGAIL: I want to open myself! (They turn to her, startled. She is enraptured, as though in a pearly light.) I want the light of God, I want the sweet love of Jesus! I danced for the Devil; I saw him; I wrote in his book; I go back to Jesus; I kiss His hand. I saw Sarah Good with the Devil! I saw Goody Osburn with the Devil! I saw Bridget Bishop with the Devil!
How do the short, repetitive sentences create a tense mood?
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The sentences sound rhythmic and musical.
The sentences describe many negative aspects.
The sentences sound like a loud, emotional speech.
The sentences are in a more modern, active voice.
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The short, repetitive sentences create a tense mood by giving a sense of urgency and building anticipation. The repetition emphasizes the intensity of Abigail's emotions and the gravity of the situation, adding to the dramatic and emotional nature of her speech.
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