Read the excerpt from pride and prejudice, by Jane Austen

She could think of nothing more to say; but if he wished to converse her, he might have the better success. He stood by her, however, for some minutes, in silence; and, at last, on the young lady's whispering to Elizabeth again, he walked away.


Why is Jane Austen's sentence structure complex and refined?

AHer sentences are simple, with only one clause each.

BHer sentences are unusual, with strange punctuation.

CHer sentences are long, with more than one clause.

DHer sentences use repetition for a sing-song effect