Question

question 5
1 point
in this passage, \it is collective security: it is the very existence of the league of nations. it is the confidence that each state is to place in international treaties. it is the value of promises made to small states that their integrity and their independence shall be respected and ensured... it is international morality that is at stake,\ repetition has the following effect on the listener:
creating boredom
decreasing the urgency of the argument
building an argument with increasing urgency
repeating the same idea

Explanation:

Repetition in rhetoric is often used to emphasize and build an argument's force. Here, as different important aspects related to collective - security, League of Nations, international treaties, and international morality are listed one by one with the repetition of "it is", the urgency and importance of the argument are enhanced.

Answer:

C. Building an argument with increasing urgency