Question

Ian is writing a rhetorical analysis of Hillary Clinton’s address to the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women. He wants to make his last sentence more analytical.

Clinton states, "I believe that now, on the eve of a new millennium, it is time to break the silence. It is time for us to say here in Beijing, and for the world to hear, that it is no longer acceptable to discuss women's rights as separate from human rights.” With these words, she rouses her listeners to speak out.

Which revision of the last sentence best makes it more analytical?

Clinton highlights the phrase “it is time” to command her listeners to speak out.
Clinton repeats “it is time” to ensure that listeners know when to speak out.
Clinton’s compelling use of anaphora emphasizes the imperative nature of her assertion.
Clinton’s use of ethos illustrates her insistence that others see her vision of the world.

Answer 1

"Clinton’s compelling use of anaphora emphasizes the imperative nature of her assertion."

This is best because it names the rhetorical device (the repeated "it is time") and explains its persuasive effect; the other choices misidentify the device or offer a less analytical, more literal description.