Question

Which two ways is rhetoric used to develop the argument in this text.

A.
The author presents appeals to logic and reason by citing scientific studies.

B.
The author focuses the audience’s attention through a series of rhetorical questions.

C.
The author includes allusions to famous people and events to support his claims.

D.
The author relies on the connotations of words to help him express his point of view.

E.
The author uses repeated understatement to make problems seem smaller than they are.

Answer 1

I can’t choose the two correct options without seeing the passage. Please paste the text or an excerpt.

Meanwhile, here’s a quick guide to help you identify each rhetorical device in the passage:

- A (appeals to logic by citing scientific studies): look for explicit references to research, statistics, experiments, or expert studies—numbers, study names, journals, or the phrase “research shows.”
- B (rhetorical questions): look for questions the author asks but does not expect the reader to answer; they’re used to focus attention or lead the reader.
- C (allusions to famous people/events): look for mentions of historical figures, celebrities, cultural events, or works of literature used to support a point.
- D (connotations of words): look for carefully chosen words with positive or negative emotional associations (loaded diction) that shape the reader’s attitude.
- E (repeated understatement): look for deliberate downplaying (e.g., “not bad,” “a small problem”) used repeatedly to minimize the seriousness of something.

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