when president kennedy says, "and so, my fellow emericans: ask not what your country can do for you- ask what you can do for your country," he employs a technique in which the second part of the sentence mirrors the first part.
how is the audience likely to be affected by this rhetorical technique?
a because words repeat, the audience can conclude that the phrase is important and trumps any other conflicting statements from the speech
b by using language that stands out for its repetition and captures the essence of the overall speech, president Kennedy create a catchphrase that will be memorable
c by using language that mirrors itself, president kennedy introduces a metaphor that asks americans to look ar themselves in the mirror and act
d because words repeat in a different order in the second half, this statement creates a sense of confusion that mimics how people feel in the country at the time
1 answer
The audience is likely to be affected by this rhetorical technique in the following way:
b by using language that stands out for its repetition and captures the essence of the overall speech, President Kennedy creates a catchphrase that will be memorable.
This response accurately reflects how the mirroring technique enhances the impact of the statement, making it more memorable and effectively communicating the call to action for citizens to contribute to their country.
