Question

question 7 of 10
read this passage from \the black cat\:

\by the bye, gentlemen, this — this is a very well
constructed house.\ in the rabid desire to say something
easily, i scarcely knew what i uttered at all. — \i may say
an excellently well constructed house. these walls — are
you going, gentlemen?\
what technique is poe using in this passage to help develop the
narrator’s character?

a. withholding of character’s names

b. creating a gloomy atmosphere

c. foreshadowing of events

d. repetition of words or phrases

Explanation:

In the passage, the narrator repeats phrases like "this is a very well constructed house" and "an excellently well constructed house". Repetition of words or phrases is used to show the narrator's nervousness or unease, helping to develop his character.

Answer:

D. Repetition of words or phrases