Which statement best describes the sentences in

this passage?

We are all of a nation of dancers, musicians

and poets. Thus every great event, such as a

triumphant return from battle, or other cause

of public rejoicing is celebrated in public

dances, which are accompanied with songs

and music suited to the occasion. The

assembly is separated into four divisions,

which dance either apart or in succession,

and each with a character peculiar to itself.

-The Interesting Narrative of the Life

of Olaudah Equiano

The sentences are short and choppy.

The sentences are grammatically incorrect.

The sentences are long but grammatically correct.

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Dennis Donovan

1 May, 12:01

Which statement best describes the sentences in

this passage?

We are all of a nation of dancers, musicians

and poets. Thus every great event, such as a

triumphant return from battle, or other cause

of public rejoicing is celebrated in public

dances, which are accompanied with songs

and music suited to the occasion. The

assembly is separated into four divisions,

which dance either apart or in succession,

and each with a character peculiar to itself.

-The Interesting Narrative of the Life

of Olaudah Equiano

The sentences are short and choppy.

The sentences are grammatically incorrect.

The sentences are long but grammatically correct.

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Tiffany Morrow · Answer 1

The sentences are long but grammatically correct.

Explanation:

From the passage, it can be seen that although the sentences are long, they are grammatically correct and of good descriptive quality.

The passage began with the statement that the nation is known for dance, music and poetry and goes ahead to say that for every great event, they are celebrated with dances, then songs and music as it suits the occasion.

It goes ahead to describe the assembly and how many sections it is divided into.