Question

small group: central idea
directions: identify the type of device used by matching the device to the correct quote from the passage, \the power of running versus walking.\
device options
(a) alliteration (b) synecdoche (c) metaphor (d) rhetorical question (e) simile
(f) idiom

quotes from the speech	device

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unning can be seen as a race car, while walking is a reliable sedan.\ | |

\swift strides of a sprinter.\
\both running and walking are parts of a larger fitness journey.\

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unning, like a burst of lightning, provides a high-intensity workout.\ | |

\slow and steady wins the race.\
\is it better to burn out or fade away?\	b

1. what does the idiom \slow and steady wins the race\ in paragraph 3 mean?

a. winning is only possible if you never make mistakes
b. taking your time will always guarantee victory and success
c. only those who are the fastest or most aggressive will succeed
d. consistent, gradual effort leads to success, even if it takes longer

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of the idiom "slow and steady wins the race", we analyze each option:

• Option a: The idiom does not relate to never making mistakes. Eliminate a.
• Option b: "Always guarantee" is too absolute; the idiom emphasizes effort, not a guaranteed win. Eliminate b.
• Option c: The idiom is about slow, consistent effort, not speed/aggression. Eliminate c.
• Option d: Matches the idiom's core idea of consistent, gradual work leading to success over time.

Answer:

d. consistent, gradual effort leads to success, even if it takes longer