The author used fragments, and long sentences with a variety of length and beginnings. He used such methods to create sentence fluency and rhythm in the passage through making the reader pause or 'rest' in between sentences - making emphasis on some lines and deeming it nice to listen to.
It’s definitely either a or d, my guess would be d
! “And the kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and lived deliciously with her,
Shall bewail her, and lament for her, when they shall see the smoke of her burning,
Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great city Babylon,
that mighty city! For in one hour is thy judgment come .
The author fears the day of judgement .
D) to illustrate trends and patterns in data
Answer:
The Lottery is about how old traditions can cause harm to a population.
Explanation: