Each of the statements below uses one or more of the following stylistic devices

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Each of the statements below uses one or more of the following stylistic devices: metaphor, simile, parallelism, repetition, alliteration, antithesis. Identify the device (or devices) used in each statement. a. We are a people in a quandary about the present. We are a people in search of our future We are a people in search of a national community." (Barbara Jordan) b. "The vice presidency is the sand trap of American politics. It's near the prize, and designed to be limiting." (Howard Fineman) C. "People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power." (Bill Clinton) d. "l speak so those without a voice can be heard. Those who have fought for their rights: Their right to live in peace Their right to be treated with dignity Their right to equality of opportunity" (Malala Yousafzai)

Explanation / Answer

Let us understand the meaning of the different terms given;

a. Repetition;Aliteration.

b.Metaphor, Simile

c. Antithesis

d.Metaphor, Repetition, Aliteration

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