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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.
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Hyperbole in the line “I will not retreat a single inch” supports kairos by emphasizing the importance of place.

Explanation

“I will not retreat a single inch” is hyperbole: Garrison uses an exaggerated image of refusing to move even an inch to stress his unwavering resolve. That forceful commitment can stir the audience’s feelings, making it an appeal to pathos. It does not emphasize the importance of a particular place, so the choice about kairos is not the best fit.

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