Use the example to answer the question.

Question

A speaker uses historical references to persuade listeners about the importance of their ideas.

Which rhetorical technique does this describe?

(1 point)
Responses

figurative language
figurative language

evoking the past
evoking the past

use of pronouns
use of pronouns

repetition

Answer 1

The rhetorical technique described in the example is evoking the past.