Question

which of these rhetorical devices was the author of the declaration using when he included words like cruelty and barbarous? a. diction b. parallelism c. inductive reasoning d. ethos

Explanation:

• Diction refers to the deliberate choice of words to convey a specific tone or meaning. Words like "cruelty" and "barbarous" are selected to evoke a strong, negative emotional response, which is a core example of rhetorical diction.
• Parallelism involves repeating grammatical structures, which is not relevant here.
• Inductive reasoning is a logical argument method, not related to word choice.
• Ethos focuses on establishing the speaker's credibility, which is not the function of these specific words.

Answer:

A. Diction