Question: please tell me the reason for the use of the semicolinin the following sentences? 1) gilgamesh could not accept the idea of his death; he thereforebegan a quest for eternal life.\n\n2)In his youth, he desired fame and glory; ultimately, he wanted immortal life, not merely personal glory.\n\n3) Before the flood, noah was told to tell his people that God would provide an abundanceof meat- rare fish and wild fowl; a rich reaping of grain- infact, a huge harvest of wheat; in all, a welcome outpouring of good things fromthe heavens.

Answer: Semicoln marks a pause milder than a period but stronger than a comma which usally requires a slight pause, as more text will follow. Hope this helps.
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