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Question

a reference to the verse on the statue of liberty resonates with americans because of it familiarity

how does this rhetorical technique support the author's point of view about immigration?

answer choices:

by using understatement to downplay the importance of national symbols

by using an allusion to an iconic figure known to most audience members

by using juxtaposition to contrast literature with a statue

by using a metaphor to compare art with personal liberties

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

by using an allusion to an iconic figure known to most audience members.

This choice supports the author's point of view about immigration by referencing a well-known symbol (the Statue of Liberty) that resonates with many Americans, thereby emphasizing the significance of immigration in the national consciousness.