Question

• anaphora: is a type of persuasive device in which the author repeats the same sentence structure at the start of the word group. • antithesis: is when an author places contrasting ideas near one another in order to emphasize their differences persuasive device practice (4pts) 1. which of these is an example of antithesis? explain your response. a. speech is silver, but silence is gold. b. be kind. be gentle. be helpful. 2. which of these is an example of an anaphora? explain your response. a. against all odds, our friendship has endured, persevered, and strengthened. b. keep your friends close; keep your enemies closer.

Explanation:

1. For question 1: Antithesis places contrasting ideas near each other. Option A contrasts "speech (silver)" and "silence (gold)", which are opposing concepts. Option B uses repeated start phrases, which is anaphora, not antithesis.
2. For question 2: Anaphora repeats the same sentence structure at the start of word groups. Option B repeats "keep your..." at the start of two clauses. Option A uses repeated verbs at the end, which is epistrophe, not anaphora.

Answer:

1. A. Speech is silver, but silence is gold.
2. B. Keep your friends close; keep your enemies closer.