Question #6430577Single Choice

AP English Literatur

Question

What is the effect of the interrupted syntax in the following lines?

"Through shadows deep—no path to light—
He wandered lost, through endless night."

The interruption isolates the phrase “no path to light,” reinforcing a sense of hopelessness.

The interruption confuses the reader and makes the meaning unclear.

The interruption accelerates the poem’s rhythm, creating a sense of urgency.

The interruption has no significant impact on the poem’s tone or meaning.

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