Question

Why would a speaker or speech writer want to use the rhetorical devices repetition and connotation to persuade an audience?

Answer 1

Answer: Repetition makes the line memorable and the speaker's words have rhythm and cadence. In English, an active sentence (e.g., “We developed the plan.”) is more effective than a passive sentence (e.g., “The plan was developed by us.”).

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