"Barbara Jordan Remarks on Impeachment, July, 1974"

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by Barbara Jordan

We know the nature of impeachment. We've been talking about it awhile now. It is chiefly designed for the President and his high ministers to somehow be called into account. It is designed to "bridle" the Executive if he engages in excesses.

Rep. Barbara Jordan's remarks on impeachment during Watergate

Question
Use the passage from a speech by Representative Barbara Jordan to answer the question.

What is the author’s purpose in using metaphor in this passage?

(1 point)
Responses

to compare impeachment to a device used to rein in a powerful animal
to compare impeachment to a device used to rein in a powerful animal

to contrast the role of president with a skilled horseman
to contrast the role of president with a skilled horseman

to understate the significance of impeachment for ironic effect
to understate the significance of impeachment for ironic effect

to explain why the president should be removed from office

Answer 1

The author's purpose in using metaphor in this passage is to compare impeachment to a device used to rein in a powerful animal. This metaphor illustrates the need to control an executive who may overstep their authority, effectively conveying the idea that impeachment serves as a mechanism to hold the president accountable for their actions.