What literary device is most clearly used in this passage.

it was We, the People, not we, the white male citizen, nor we, the male citizen; but we the whole people, who formed the Union

A. an analogy

B. rhythm

C. a rhetorical question

D. deduction

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Jameson Jones

30 July, 23:33

What literary device is most clearly used in this passage.

it was We, the People, not we, the white male citizen, nor we, the male citizen; but we the whole people, who formed the Union

A. an analogy

B. rhythm

C. a rhetorical question

D. deduction

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Audrina Lowery · Answer 1

The answer is B rythem

Paulina Burke · Answer 2

Answer: B. Rhythm

Explanation: The different phrases starting with "We, ... " that the author contrasts share a stress pattern, the repetition of which gives a feeling of rhythm to the whole passage. Imbued with a certain musicality, the message becomes more pleasant and effective in reaching the listener.

What literary device is most clearly used in this passage.it was We, the People, not we, the white male citizen, nor we, the male citizen; but we the whole people, who formed the UnionA. an analogyB. rhythmC. a rhetorical questionD. deduction

What literary device is most clearly used in this passage.

it was We, the People, not we, the white male citizen, nor we, the male citizen; but we the whole people, who formed the Union

A. an analogy

B. rhythm

C. a rhetorical question

D. deduction