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29 November, 02:17

Read the sentence below and answer the following question:

Never was she so enchanting as at this time, when she recalled the sunshine of her smiles and spent them upon us.-Shelley, Frankenstein

Which of the following correctly describes the syntax of this excerpt?

Select one:

a. Ending the sentence with us emphasizes the narrator's selfishness.

b. Including a dependent clause emphasizes the fragile nature of happiness.

c. Starting the sentence with never emphasizes the idea that this was a special time.

d. Using enchanting as a descriptive word suggests a fearful element.

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  1. 29 November, 02:43
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    C.

    Explanation:

    Syntax in a sentence is the choice of words and to place in the right order. The rule of syntax is used to form a clear and well-structured sentences.

    In the given passage, the author had used the word "Never" at the beginning of the sentence which tells that the time that the author is speaking about is special. In the given sentence, the author had placed the words in a well-structured manner.

    So, the correct answer is option C.
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