Read the following sentence from "A Defense of the Constitution," which contains the rhetorical device of parallel structure. they can never act, consult, or reason together, because they cannot march five hundred miles, nor spare the time, nor find a space to meet ...

How does the author's use of the repetition of the word they and the never nor construction affect the sentence's meaning?

A) By utilizing similar word patterns to express his ideas, Adams highlights and emphasizes the beauty of the language in the phrases.

B) By utilizing similar word patterns, Adams creates a sense of calm and reason to convince his readers of the need to act.

C) By utilizing similar word patterns, Adams provides fodder for nonbelievers to dismiss his assertions.

D) By utilizing similar word patterns, Adams employs rhythm and balance to give clarity to his ideas and to concisely express them.

Which excerpt from chapter 3 of the strange case of dr. jekyll and mr. hyde illustrates a character vs. character conflict? hosts loved to detain the dry lawyer, when the light-hearted and loose-tongued had already their foot on the threshold; they liked to sit a while in his unobtrusive company. the large handsome face of dr. jekyll grew pale to the very lips, and there came a blackness about his eyes. “i do not care to hear more,” said he. “this is a matter i thought we had agreed to drop.” “my good utterson,” said the doctor, “this is very good of you, this is downright good of you, and i cannot find words to you in. i believe you fully; i would trust you before any man alive, ay, before myself.” but i do sincerely take a great, a very great interest in that young man; and if i am taken away, utterson, i wish you to promise me that you will bear with him and get his rights for him.”