Question

read the excerpt from the speech. answer the question that follows.
6 by implementing these plans, we highlight both the pressing call for change in our education system and the stubborn resis ensure that every student receives the education they need? must we not rise above our disagreement and collaborate toward a brig problems and prevent us from seizing opportunities for our childrens future.
why did the speaker include antithesis in the first sentence of this paragraph?
to emphasize that the speaker does not believe this bill will help in any way
to highlight the opposing forces of change and resistance in education
to make the speech less engaging and rhetorically powerful
to threaten the audience with negative consequences

Explanation:

Antithesis is a rhetorical device that juxtaposes contrasting ideas. In the sentence "By implementing these plans, we highlight both the pressing call for change in our education system and the stubborn resistance", "change" and "resistance" are opposites. This contrast is used to draw attention to the opposing forces at play in the education system. The other options are incorrect: there's no indication the speaker thinks the bill won't help (first option), antithesis is used to make speech more engaging (so third option is wrong), and there's no threat (fourth option).

Answer:

To highlight the opposing forces of change and resistance in education