Is not the cup that holds your wine the very cup that was burned in the potter’s oven?

And is not the lute that soothes your spirit, the very wood that was hollowed with knives?

When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy.

When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.



Which stylistic elements most contribute to Gibran’s poetic voice in this excerpt? Check all that apply.

the use of words with strong positive connotations to create only pleasant images
the use of informal language to make the narrator sound down-to-earth and relatable
the use of parallel sentence structure to create an easy, balanced flow of ideas
the use of complex sentences that slow the reader down and emphasize joy and sorrow
the use of punctuation that quickens the pace and makes the writing more songlike