The use of repetition in the passage below (paragraphs 1-8) adds to the development of the text mainly by Never shall I forget that night, the first night in camp, that turned my life into one long night seven times sealed.
Never shall I forget that
smoke.
Never shall I forget the small faces of the children whose bodies I saw transformed into smoke under a silent sky.
Never shall I forget those flames that consumed my faith forever.
Never shall I forget the nocturnal silence that deprived me for all eternity of the desire to live.
Never shall I forget those moments that murdered my God and my soul and turned my dreams to ashes.
Never shall I forget those things, even were I condemned to live as long as God Himself.
Never.

A helping the reader recount the details of the camp experience

B. suggest the astonishment and confusion the author feels

C. creating a musical or rhythmic quality to the introduction of the text

D. emphasizing the importance of remembering this atrocity