Question

the continental congress in philadelphia on august 1, 1776. in the speech, adams advocates for the american independence from britain. the continental congress signed the declaration of independence on the very next day.

1. how does adams characterize himself with the semblance of truth, and a display of words, talk much of our obligations to great britain for protection?

1. but what purpose can arguments of this kind answer? did the protection we received annul our rights as men, and lay us under an obligation of being miserable?

1. who among you, my countryman, that is a father, would claim authority to make your child a slave, because you had nourished him in his infancy?

1. we have now two other alternative than independence, or the most ignominious and galling servitude. the legions of our enemies threaten on our plains, desolation and death mark their bloody career, while the mangled corpses of our countrymen seem to cry out to us as a voice from heaven: \take our blood, here exhausted for our country, that it should be sunk into a deeper and more ignominious servitude?\

which two rhetorical devices does adams most clearly use in paragraphs 1 - 3 of selection 1 and what is his purpose for using them?

a. rhetorical device: repetition and call to action
purpose: to get listeners to rethink what americans might owe britain

b. rhetorical device: restatement and call to action
purpose: to get listeners to take action against england

c. rhetorical device: repetition and rhetorical question
purpose: to get listeners to take action against england

d. rhetorical device: restatement and rhetorical question
purpose: to get listeners to rethink what americans might owe britain

Explanation:

Rhetorical devices like repetition and call to action are used to inspire and mobilize the audience. In the context of Adams' speech advocating for the Declaration of Independence, these devices aim to get listeners to rethink their stance (e.g., questioning if past protection from Britain truly justifies continued loyalty) and then take action (supporting independence). Repetition emphasizes key points (e.g., the nature of Britain's "protection" and its costs), while the call to action urges the audience to move towards independence.

Answer:

A. Rhetorical Device: repetition and call to action; Purpose: to get listeners to rethink what Americans might owe Britain
B. Rhetorical Device: restatement and call to action; Purpose: to get listeners to take action against England