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Why does the poet start the first three lines of the poem the same way?

A.
to allow the reader to visualize a large crowd

B.
to outline for the reader the setting of the poem

C.
to help the reader understand what is happening

D.
to show the reader the speaker does not know anyone

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C. Repeating the same words at the start of lines (anaphora) emphasizes the action or idea and makes the sequence easier to follow — it clarifies for the reader what is happening and creates rhythm and focus.