Question

Which rhetorical device is used in the following passage from "Speech in the Convention" by Benjamin Franklin? "From such an assembly can a perfect production be expected?" rhetorical question anaphora parallelism

Answer 1

The rhetorical device used in the passage "From such an assembly can a perfect production be expected?" is a **rhetorical question**. A rhetorical question is asked for effect or to make a point rather than to elicit an answer. In this case, Franklin is prompting the audience to reflect on the improbability of achieving perfection from a diverse assembly.