The rhetorical technique used in the passage is juxtaposition. Barbara Jordan contrasts various activities associated with E. Howard Hunt to highlight the serious nature of the events surrounding the impeachment.
"Barbara Jordan Remarks on Impeachment, July, 1974" by Barbara Jordan The President did know that it was Republican money, that it was money from the Committee for the Re-Election of the President, which was found in the possession of one of the burglars arrested on June the 17th. What the President did know on the 23rd of June was the prior activities of E. Howard Hunt, which included his participation in the break-in of Daniel Ellsberg's psychiatrist, which included Howard Hunt's participation in the Dita Beard ITT affair, which included Howard Hunt's fabrication of cables designed to discredit the Kenned Administration.
Use the passage from a speech by Representative Barbara Jordan to answer the question. Which rhetorical technique is used in the passage? (1 point) juxtaposition anaphora rhetorical question metaphor
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anaphora
While the passage does not provide a clear example of anaphora (the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences), one could argue that it does have a rhythm and structure that emphasizes her points. However, the primary technique in the passage is indeed juxtaposition, as it contrasts different events and actions to illustrate a broader context of wrongdoing. Nonetheless, if you're looking specifically for anaphora, it might be useful to note that it typically requires repeated phrases for emphasis, which isn't prominently featured in this particular excerpt. If you need clarification or further analysis, feel free to ask!