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Read the excerpt from "To the Public” by William Lloyd Garrison.

I am in earnest—I will not equivocate—I will not excuse—I will not retreat a single inch—AND I WILL BE HEARD.

How does the use of asyndeton in the underlined portion of this excerpt affect the author’s rhetorical appeal?

It describes Garrison’s harsh criticism of American values.
It shows the arrogant persistence Garrison displayed to the public.
It exemplifies the fierce dedication Garrison felt for the abolitionist cause.
It reveals the persuasive confidence Garrison showed in his writing.

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It exemplifies the fierce dedication Garrison felt for the abolitionist cause.

Explanation: The rapid, conjunction-free list of short, forceful statements creates urgency and intensity, emphasizing his resolute commitment rather than critiquing values or merely showing arrogance or stylistic confidence.