Question

read this passage from \the american dream.\

one of the first things we notice in this dream is an amazing universalism. it does not say some men, but it says all men. it does not say all white men, but it says all men, which includes black men. it does not say all gentiles, but it says all men, which includes jews. it does not say all protestants, but it says all men, which includes catholics.

which is the most likely reason that the speaker repeats the word \men\ in the passage?

\men\ functions as a keyword that helps create a rhythm.
\men\ emphasizes the subject the speaker is interested in discussing.
\men\ functions as a key point in the speakers logical argument.
\men\ emphasizes the differences the speaker wants to show.

Explanation:

Analyze the passage's central theme

The passage emphasizes "universalism" by contrasting restrictive terms ("some men," "all white men," "all Gentiles," "all Protestants") with the inclusive term "all men."

Evaluate the rhetorical function of repetition

The repetition of "men" (specifically in the phrase "all men") serves to build a logical argument that the American Dream applies universally to every human being, regardless of race or religion.

Match with the correct option

The repetition functions as a key point in the speaker's logical argument to prove the "amazing universalism" of the dream.

Answer:

• "Men" functions as a keyword that helps create a rhythm.
• "Men" emphasizes the subject the speaker is interested in discussing.
• "Men" functions as a key point in the speaker's logical argument. (Correct answer)
• "Men" emphasizes the differences the speaker wants to show.