Read the excerpt from “The Railroad Earth.” I have to stick my railroad watch in my jean watchpocket and cut out allowing myself exactly 8 minutes to the station and the 7:15 train No. 112 I have to catch for the ride five miles to Bayshore through four tunnels, emerging from the sad Rath scene of Frisco gloom gleak in the rainymouth fogmourning to a sudden valley with grim hills rising to the sea, bay on the left, the fog rolling in . Which phrase from the excerpt supports the idea that the rhythm of jazz music played an important role in Kerouac’s writing style?
Answer
A
railroad watch in my jean watchpocket
B
five miles to Bayshore through four tunnels
C
gloom gleak in the rainymouth fogmourning
D
sudden valley with grim hills rising to the sea
Explanation
“Gloom gleak in the rainymouth fogmourning” uses unusual, rhythmic word combinations and a flowing sound that suggests jazz-inspired language. The phrase’s repetition of sounds and compressed words create a musical cadence. The other choices mainly describe objects, distance, or scenery without the same rhythmic wordplay.
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