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Evaluating the Use of Rhetoric — Quiz

Question 3 • English III

Read the excerpt from "To the Public” by William Lloyd Garrison. Oppression! I have seen thee, face to face, And met thy cruel eye and cloudy brow; But thy soul-withering glance I fear not now— For dread to prouder feelings doth give place Of deep abhorrence! Scorning the disgrace Of slavish knees that at thy footstool bow How does the author’s use of personification support his rhetorical appeal?

Answer
A
It reveals the importance of people coming together to end slavery.
B
It describes how ingrained the institution of slavery is in society.
C
It shows how much people fear slavery.
D
It portrays slavery as a cruel monster.
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