Why is repetition a useful rhetorical device for a political speech? A. Repetition is a good way to present logical arguments in an unbiased way. B. Repetition is not useful because it slows a speech down. C. Repeated words or thoughts create a rhythm in a speech and reinforce the message. D. Repetition is a good way to lengthen a speech that has few ideas.

The brother of a presidential candidate writes an editorial in which he defends this candidate against charges of corruption. in such a circumstance, it is most appropriate for the reader to a) suspect that the candidate may have been framed. b) consider whether the candidate has the best family or not. c) wonder if the writer may be biased, due to his family connection. d) wonder if the writer may be inaccurate, due to wanting to get people to read his column. \

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Who said this in of pride & prejudice, and what type of irony does it show? “you mistake me, my dear. i have a high respect for your nerves. they are my old friends. i have heard you mention them with consideration these twenty years at least.” a. mrs. bennet: situational irony b. mr. bingley: dramatic irony c. elizabeth: proverbial irony d. mr. bennet: verbal irony