Example: A reference to the verse on the Statue of Liberty resonates with Americans because of its familiarity.

How does this rhetorical technique support the author’s point of view about immigration?

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Responses

by using a metaphor to compare art with personal liberties
by using a metaphor to compare art with personal liberties

by using juxtaposition to contrast literature with a statue
by using juxtaposition to contrast literature with a statue

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

by using understatement to downplay the importance of national symbols

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The correct response is:

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

This rhetorical technique supports the author’s point of view about immigration by evoking a shared cultural reference that resonates with the audience, emphasizing the welcoming nature of the Statue of Liberty as a symbol of hope and opportunity for immigrants.