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In the Gettysburg Address, which rhetorical device does Abraham Lincoln employ when he states, "we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground"?
a. alliteration
b. anaphora****
c. antithesis
d. apostrophe
Yes, b.
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1. follow connections between a claim that was made and the evidence used to support it(C)
2. identify the author’s claim(B)
3. Authors or speakers use rhetorical devices to strengthen arguments.(D)
4. the repetition of sounds at the beginning of words(B)
To determine the correct answer, let's first identify and understand the rhetorical devices listed as options.
a. Alliteration: This device involves the repetition of initial consonant sounds in nearby words or in a phrase. For example, "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" is an alliteration.
b. Anaphora: This device involves the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences for emphasis. It helps to create rhythm and impact. For example, in the sentence "I have a dream," the phrase "I have" is repeated.
c. Antithesis: This device involves the use of contrasting ideas or words in parallel structure to create emphasis. For example, "To err is human, to forgive divine" is an antithesis.
d. Apostrophe: This device refers to addressing someone or something that is not present, often directing a speech to an absent or imaginary person or an object. For example, "O death, where is thy sting?" is an apostrophe.
Now, let's examine the sentence from the Gettysburg Address: "we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground."
In this sentence, Abraham Lincoln is utilizing anaphora by repeating the phrase "we cannot" at the beginning of each clause for emphasis. Therefore, the correct answer is b. anaphora.