Question

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read the last line from patrick henry’s speech:
i know not what course others may take; but as for me,
give me liberty, or give me death!
what two rhetorical strategies does he most clearly use here?

a. he uses rhetorical questions to appeal to pathos.
b. he uses simile to emphasize logos.
c. he uses metaphor to build ethos.
d. he uses parallelism to build pathos.

Explanation:

1. First, eliminate incorrect options:

• Option A: There are no rhetorical questions in the line.
• Option B: There is no simile (comparison using "like" or "as") present.
• Option C: No metaphor (direct comparison without "like"/"as") is used here.

1. Analyze Option D: The phrase "give me liberty, or give me death!" uses parallel structure (repeated "give me [noun]" format). This line is a passionate, emotional appeal to the audience's desire for freedom, which is an appeal to pathos.

Answer:

D. He uses parallelism to build pathos.