7.
In literary terms, the author of Lamentations most likely invokes this structure to emulate the cycle of tears during a time of mourning.
a.
In the collapse of the acrostic pattern, there is a loss of control.
b.
The triplets moving to 66 singletons emulate a building of intensity as grief swells in the chest.
c.
The shift to doublets and then just 22 singletons show a loss of energy, and then quiet.
d.
It is quite interesting to see how the author uses the physical structure of the book to underpin (support, add force to, emphasize) his words and ideas.
Conclusion For Lesson 4: