To determine the rhetorical techniques demonstrated in a passage by Representative Barbara Jordan, you would typically analyze the language, structure, and stylistic choices in the text. However, since I'm unable to see the passage directly, I can provide some context on the options listed.
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Hyperbole: This is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally and is used for emphasis.
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Juxtaposition: This involves placing two elements close together to highlight their differences or create a contrast.
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Metaphor: This is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unrelated things, indicating that one is another to suggest they have something in common.
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Rhetorical Conditional: This relates to conditional statements used to propose hypothetical situations, often to argue a point.
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Anaphora: This is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences, used for emphasis.
Without the passage to analyze, I cannot definitively choose the correct answers, but if you identify the key phrases or patterns in Jordan's speech, you might look for characteristics such as repetition (anaphora), contrasts (juxtaposition), or figurative language (metaphor).
If you can provide a brief excerpt or describe the themes in the passage, I could help pinpoint the correct rhetorical techniques!
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