Which text structure does Machiavelli use in this passage? Which signal word or words help you identify this structure? How does this text structure help the author convey his central idea?

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Revolt · Accepted Answer

X compare and contrast; Selection 1: cause and effect; Selection 2: “for this reason”; Selection 3: It explains why destroying a state is successful.

Recognizing Rhetorical Techniques in a Speech

Which text structure does Machiavelli use in this passage? Which signal word or words help you identify this structure? How does this text structure help the author convey his central idea?

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