B) He is demonstrating something important about a character at the exact moment.
Breaking the speaking rhythm in his plays can draw attention to certain words or phrases, emphasize emotions or actions, or reveal a character's state of mind. Shakespeare strategically used this technique to enhance the meaning and impact of his characters' dialogue.
What is the best reason why Shakespeare break the speaking rhythm in his plays?
A) He is showing a different character is speaking.
B) He is demonstrating something important about a character at the exact moment.
C) He is guessing the audience needs a break from the iambic pentameter rhythm.
D) He is setting the audience up for a plot twist.
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