Question

read the excerpt from roosevelts state of the union address. we take off our hats to the farmers who have faced an unprecedented task of feeding not only a great nation but a great part of the world. what is the effect of repeating the word great in this excerpt? it suggests that feeding troops is a hopeless cause. it illustrates how many nations are actually fighting in the war. it stresses a positive idea and invigorates the audience. it shows what a huge burden has been placed on farmers.

Explanation:

The word "great" is positive - connotative. Repeating it emphasizes a positive aspect, likely aiming to inspire and energize the audience. It doesn't suggest hopelessness, doesn't focus on the number of war - fighting nations, and while it acknowledges the farmers' task, it's more about stressing the positive scale of what they are achieving.

Answer:

It stresses a positive idea and invigorates the audience.