Question

Read the excerpt from "Why Do Black Women Fear the Fro?” by Cheryl Thompson.

When you read books like this, you begin to understand why hair is socially, psychologically and culturally significant to the black female experience. While history is always a difficult subject for any oppressed people, you won't ever know where you're going unless you know where you're coming from.

How does the author’s use of repetition contribute to the mood of the excerpt?

It creates a grateful mood.
It creates a sympathetic mood.
It creates an awed mood.
It creates an enlightened mood.

Answer 1

It creates an enlightened mood — the repeated phrasing (e.g., "you begin to understand," "you won't ever know...unless you know") emphasizes gaining knowledge and insight, highlighting a growing awareness and understanding.