Question

1. which rhetorical device is represented by dr. kings reference to \a check\ and \a promissory note\ in this passage from his \i have a dream\ speech?

in a sense weve come to our nations capital to cash a check. when the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the constitution and the declaration of independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every american was to fall heir.
a. analogy
b. repetition
c. restatement

1. which of the following answer choices best identifies the underlined words in this sentence from dr. kings \i have a dream\ speech?

we can never be satisfied as long as the negro is the victim of the unspeakable horrors of police brutality.
a. repetition
b. symbolism
c. charged language

Explanation:

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An analogy is a rhetorical device that makes a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification. In Dr. King's speech, he compares the promise of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence to a promissory note (and the act of seeking justice to cashing a check), drawing a parallel between a financial promise and the nation's promise of rights and equality. Repetition involves repeating the same word or phrase for emphasis, which is not the case here. Restatement is rephrasing an idea, which also does not fit. So the rhetorical device is analogy.

Charged language (also called loaded language) uses words that carry strong emotional connotations to persuade or evoke a response. The words "victim", "horrors", and "brutality" are emotionally charged, aiming to evoke empathy and outrage about the treatment of African Americans. Repetition is repeating words or phrases, which is not happening here. Symbolism uses symbols to represent ideas, and these words are not symbols but emotionally loaded terms. So the best choice is charged language.

Answer:

A. Analogy

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