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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Introduction to Literature of Rebellion in the Twentieth Century

Question 3 • (25-26) Swierczynski -- English 11 - 4th 9 Weeks Section 2

How does Kerouac's syntax exemplify his "wild form" and the ideals of the beat generation?

Answer
A
Clever and unusual arrangements of words suggest that he made slow and deliberate revisions.
B
Long, uninterrupted sentences reflect the natural pace and structure of speech.
C
Short sentences establish a journalistic style with their quick, choppy structure.
D
Long sentences slow the pace to allow for reflection and careful revision.

Explanation

Kerouac’s “wild form” favors spontaneous, flowing prose that follows the rhythms of thought and speech rather than careful, conventional revision. His long, uninterrupted sentences create that natural, spoken pace, which fits the Beat Generation’s emphasis on spontaneity and freedom. So the best choice is “Long, uninterrupted sentences reflect the natural pace and structure of speech.”

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