Which statement best describes the effect of Gilgamesh's repeated dreams in Gilgamesh: A New English Version? The repetition of
the dreams introduces one clear theme. The repetition of the dreams creates rhythm, interest, and drama. The repetition of the dreams gives the epic an informal tone. The repetition of the dreams establishes Gilgamesh as the hero.
Answer is B. Repetition of the dreams creates rythm, interest, and drama.
Repetition is a rhetorical device to give more homogeneity, emphasis, and/or power. This device is commonly used by orators. In this case, repetition strenghtens themes displayed in the story or qualities of a character. Sometimes it can also show contrasts between diverse events or characters.
The playwright wants to illustrate fear to the audience because they fear the anger of Dryas and so he was put into prison for that reason, but maybe sadness as well because of the reason he was send to jail.
