Which persuasive technique is used in this passage?
Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive
extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of
yesterday and today speak for themselves. The people of
the United States have already formed their opinions and
well understand the implications to the very life and
safety of our Nation.
-Address to Congress requesting a declaration
of war with Japan,
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Which phrase from the passage indicates this
technique?
How would an audience most likely react to this
technique?

The pattern formed by the rhyme at the end of each line is called repetition allusion meter rhyme scheme

Langston hughes cited walt whitman as one of his greatest influences and some believe that hughes wrote "i, too, sing america" in response to whitman's "i hear america singing." using on whitman's poem. consider aspects such as structure, there, word, choice, etc., as you craft your response. your response will be scored on how well you: -demonstrate your understanding of the ideas of the text -use evidence from the text to develop and support your ideas -organize your response in a logical manner -demonstrate an appropriate writing style through the use of precise word choice and varied sentences -use standard conventions for writing

Time is not always change. time can also mean continuity, and it can mean keeping acknowledged truths in mind despite differences in circumstances. there is no better example of this in things fall apart than the retellings of the proverb about the bird named eneke, the language in both retellings is almost identical despite the length of time that has passed between their repetitions. in comparing the usages of the same proverb, achebe allows his readers to note the similarities and differences between the situations, and he them understand how this story can be applied to their own lives.