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Evaluating the Use of Rhetoric — Quiz

Question 2 • English III

Read the excerpt from "To the Public” by William Lloyd Garrison. I am in earnest—I will not equivocate—I will not excuse—I will not retreat a single inch —AND I WILL BE HEARD. How does the use of asyndeton in the underlined portion of this excerpt affect the author’s rhetorical appeal?

Answer
A
It shows the arrogant persistence Garrison displayed to the public.
B
It reveals the persuasive confidence Garrison showed in his writing.
C
It describes Garrison’s harsh criticism of American values.
D
It exemplifies the fierce dedication Garrison felt for the abolitionist cause.
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