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Shakespeare uses reverse subject/verb order in Romeo and Juliet, such as in this line spoken by Benvolio: "Here were the servants of your adversary." Which of the following shows normal subject/verb order?

A. The servants were here of your adversary.
B. Were the servants here of your adversary.
C. The servants of your adversary were here.



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Final answer:

Inverted syntax in Shakespeare's writing plays with sentence structure for emphasis and rhythm, helping understand unconventional grammatical forms.


Explanation:

Inverted syntax is a technique used by writers like Shakespeare to create a specific rhythm or emphasis in their writing.

When looking at the given example from Romeo and Juliet, 'Here were the servants of your adversary,' the normal subject/verb order would be 'The servants of your adversary were here.'

Understanding inverted syntax can help readers comprehend the meaning of sentences that may seem grammatically unconventional at first glance.


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