Question

4. Reread the sentence from paragraph 1.

It was from my father that my mother learned why Trujillo hated blacks with such a vengeance, how he
disguised his own Haitian ancestry, how he lightened his skin with makeup.
What is the impact of the repetition of the phrase "how he" in this sentence?
a.
Trujillo was a busy and productive leader, and the repetition of this phrase emphasizes all the
things that he did.
b. Trujillo committed many atrocities, and this repeated phrase shows a consequential
progression between ideas.
c. Trujillo was a surviver, and took these steps to protect himself against cultural persecution from
other groups.
d. Trujillo was narrowly focused on his evil tasks, so the repetition develops his singular purpose in
life.

Answer 1

The repetition of 'how he' underscores Trujillo's systematic actions directed towards concealing his heritage and enforcing his rule.

Step-by-step explanation:

The repetition of the phrase "how he" in the sentence from paragraph 1 emphasizes a pattern of behavior exhibited by Trujillo. Rather than showing him as a productive leader, the phrase suggests a methodical approach to hiding his background and manipulating his image. This repetition does not develop an image of survival or busy leadership but rather a deliberate and continuous effort to reshape his identity and impact his rule over the Dominican Republic. Among the provided options, (b) Trujillo committed many atrocities, and this repeated phrase shows a consequential progression between ideas best fits the impact of the repeated phrase because it highlights the extent of Trujillo's actions to maintain his power and hatred.

The impact of the repetition of the phrase "how he" in the sentence is d. Trujillo was narrowly focused on his evil tasks, so the repetition develops his singular purpose in life.