What inference can be drawn from the repetition of ‘suddenly, suddenly’ in the above extract? (A) The scene shook the house

Question

Belinda giggled till she shook the house, 

And Blink said Weeck! Which is giggling for a mouse, 

Ink and Mustard rudely asked his age,

 When Custard cried for a nice safe cage. 

Suddenly, suddenly they heard a nasty sound, 

And Mustard growled, and they all looked around.

What inference can be drawn from the repetition of ‘suddenly, suddenly’ in the above extract? 

(A) The scene shook the house 

(B) It highlights the swift assault 

(C) It emphasises that an unexpected noise was heard 

(D) It directs our notice to Mustard’s growling

Answer 1

Answer (C) : It emphasizes that an unexpected noise was heard.