Question

rhetoric quick check
\barbara jordan
remarks on
impeachment, july,
1974\
by barbara jordan
if the impeachment provision in the constitution of the united
states will not reach the offenses charged here, then perhaps
that 18th-century constitution should be abandoned to a
20th-century paper shredder!
rep. barbara jordans remarks on impeachment during
watergate
use the passage from a speech by representative
barbara jordan to answer the question.
which rhetorical techniques are demonstrated in this
passage? select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
□ anaphora
□ rhetorical conditional
□ juxtaposition
□ hyperbole
□ metaphor

Explanation:

1. Rhetorical Conditional: The passage starts with "If the impeachment provision... then perhaps that 18th - century Constitution...", which is a conditional structure used for rhetorical effect, presenting a hypothetical situation and its proposed consequence.
2. Metaphor: The phrase "abandoned to a 20th - century paper shredder" uses a metaphor. A paper shredder is used metaphorically to represent the act of discarding or destroying the Constitution, as it is not meant to be taken literally but to create a vivid image of rejection.

Anaphora is the repetition of a word or phrase at the start of successive clauses, which is not present here. Juxtaposition is placing two things side by side for comparison, and there's no such clear juxtaposition. Hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration, and the statement is more of a metaphorical and conditional statement rather than an exaggeration.

Answer:

• rhetorical conditional
• metaphor