Carlyle's 'The French Revolution' (1837) is celebrated for its unique, highly dramatic narrative style. What distinct literary technique does he employ that set it apart from traditional histories?

1. He writes in clinical, objective third-person prose using statistical tables.
2. He uses vivid present tense, poetic language, and an urgent, prophetic tone amid the crowds.
3. He structures it as fictional letters exchanged between imaginary peasants.
4. He frames the revolution as a comedic misunderstanding among elite diplomats.

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