"Born but to die, and reasoning but to err”What are the effects of Pope’s use of parallelism in the line above? Check all that apply.It creates rhythm.It creates feelings of hope and optimism.It draws attention to the phrase “but to.”It shows the importance of the social contract.It emphasizes humankind’s contradictory nature.
Answer
A
It creates rhythm.
B
It creates feelings of hope and optimism.
C
It draws attention to the phrase “but to.”
D
It shows the importance of the social contract.
E
It emphasizes humankind’s contradictory nature.
Explanation
The two balanced phrases, “Born but to die” and “reasoning but to err,” create a rhythmic parallel structure. Repeating “but to” draws attention to that phrase, while the contrast between being born and dying and reasoning and making mistakes emphasizes humankind’s contradictory nature. The line does not express hope or optimism or discuss the social contract.
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