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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Evaluating the Use of Rhetoric

Question 1 • FL-1001370-English 3 A

How does the figurative language used in this excerpt best support the rhetorical appeal?

Answer
A
Meiosis in the line “I will not equivocate” creates logos by emphasizing the rationality of Garrison’s position.
B
Irony in the line “I will be heard” creates ethos by emphasizing how much opposition Garrison faces.
C
Hyperbole in “I will not retreat a single inch” supports pathos by emphasizing Garrison’s conviction.
D
Hyperbole in the line “I will not retreat a single inch” supports kairos by emphasizing the importance of place.
How does the figurative language used in this…