Analyzing Organization and Structure in Literary Excerpts

Read the following excerpt from a novel:

“In the quiet town of Maplewood, each day began like the last—church bells chimed, children fled to school, and the aroma of fresh bread filled the air. It was a place where change felt like a distant rumor, swallowed by the rhythm of life.”

Using the excerpt above, write an essay in which you analyze how the organization and structure of the passage contribute to its overall meaning. Consider elements such as pacing, sentence length, and the progression of ideas. Be sure to support your argument with specific examples from the text.