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The statement that best describes the syntax of this passage is this:C. The author uses repetition and parallelism.What is the syntax of the passage?The syntax of a passage refers to the proper arrangement of words and phrases with the aim of forming meaningful content. In the sentence above, we can see that the author repeated certain words and phrases to form the overall meaning of the text. We can see the repetition of the definite article, "the," and the pronoun, "their." Parallelism is also seen in the fact that certain words are followed in sequence. The aim of the use of these styles of organization is to create harmony in the text. The correct usage of syntax in a passage ensures that words and ideas can flow well and the reader will be better able to follow through with what he or she is reading. Complete Question:Read the following passage from The Grapes of Wrath:The little farmers watched debt creep up on them like thetide. They sprayed the trees and sold no crop, they prunedand grafted and could not pick the crop.Which statement best describes the syntax of this passage?OA. The author describes the farmers with action verbs.OB. The author feels frustrated for the farmersOC. The author uses repetition and parallelism.OD. The author shows how the farmers' work was done in vain.Learn more about syntax here:https://brainly.com/question/831003#SPJ1