Question

Which element of Thoreau's style is shown in these passages from Walden? Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity! I say, let your affairs be as two or three, and not a hundred or a thousand …. Simplify, simplify. Instead of three meals a day, if it be necessary eat but one; instead of a hundred dishes, five …. A. using mathematical examples B. using themes from the kitchen C. repeating main ideas D. using only short sentences

Answer 1

Im pretty sure its D to establish the point of the overall anecdote. 

Answer 2

C. repeating main ideas

Step-by-step explanation:

In the above excerpt, Thoreau focuses on adapting the simplicity in life. He pleads the people to live in a simpler way of living and adopt such type of living. He repeats the idea continuously and stresses on adopting such a way of life. He asks the people to opt for things which are basic and required. The asks people to live as individuals and opt for spiritual happiness and simple living.