It seems to me that the answer should be 2. Rhythm and meter provide a beat.
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Learning new verbs allows me to speak French like a native speaker
Well, they're just another group of people. They definitely have a fascinating culture and history but so does every group of people on Earth. They're unique in the same way everyone else is unique, which is to say, not very. Still, that being said, I do enjoy learning about and experiencing their cultural influence. From authentic cuisine to fascinating legends of the supernatural.