Question

Read the excerpt from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

They were in fact very fine ladies; not deficient in good humour when they were pleased, nor in the power of being agreeable where they chose it; but proud and conceited.

How does syntax help create the author’s voice?

The positions of the phrases “when they were pleased” and “where they chose it” establish a critical voice.
The positions of the phrases “when they were pleased” and “where they chose it” establish a humorous voice.
The position of the phrase “in fact very fine ladies” at the beginning of the sentence establishes an admiring voice.
The position of the phrase “in fact very fine ladies” at the beginning of the sentence establishes an objective voice.

Answer 1

The position of the phrase “in fact very fine ladies” at the beginning of the sentence establishes an ironic or sarcastic voice. This is because the rest of the sentence contradicts the positive assessment of the ladies, indicating that the author does not actually think they are fine or admirable. By placing this phrase at the beginning of the sentence, the author is able to create a sense of irony or sarcasm that is characteristic of their voice.

Answer 2

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