Question

persuasive text: rhetoric
repetition - the repeated use of a word or phrase for emphasis
alliteration - the repetition of an initial consonant sound in a series of words
anaphora - the repetition of a phrase at the beginning of a series of sentences
assonance - the repetition of vowel sounds to create internal rhyme
cacophony - jarring or unpleasant sounding words used for emphasis
euphony - pleasant sounding words used for emphasis
simile - comparison between two things using the words \like\ or \as\
metaphor - comparison between two things without using \like\ or \as\
irony - an outcome that is contrary to what is expected to happen
which rhetorical device is being used? we must be strong, swift, and steady.
simile
alliteration
assonance

Explanation:

The sentence "We must be strong, swift, and steady" uses alliteration. Alliteration is the repetition of an initial consonant sound in a series of words. Here, the words "strong," "swift," and "steady" all start with the "s" sound. A simile is a comparison using "like" or "as," which is not present here. Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds, which is not the case in this example. So, the rhetorical device used is alliteration.

Answer:

B. alliteration