I am aware, that many object to the severity of my language; but is there not cause for severity?I will be as harsh as truth, and as uncompromising as justice On this subject, I do not wish to think, or speak,or write, with moderation. -"To the Public," William Lloyd Garrison Which choice best explains how the rhetorical device in this excerpt supports the rhetorical appeal? A synecdoche supports kairos by highlighting the immediacy of the problem. Irony supports ethos by prompting readers to wonder why Garrison is so harsh A rhetorical question supports logos by challenging readers to consider the logic of Garrison's statement Asyndeton supports pathos by emphasizing the emotions felt in the words "to think,"speak," and "write."

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I am aware, that many object to the severity of my language; but is there not cause for severity?I will be as harsh as truth, and as uncompromising as justice On this subject, I do not wish to think, or speak,or write, with moderation. -"To the Public," William Lloyd Garrison Which choice best explains how the rhetorical device in this excerpt supports the rhetorical appeal? A synecdoche supports kairos by highlighting the immediacy of the problem. Irony supports ethos by prompting readers to wonder why Garrison is so harsh A rhetorical question supports logos by challenging readers to consider the logic of Garrison's statement Asyndeton supports pathos by emphasizing the emotions felt in the words "to think,"speak," and "write."

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I'd go with "Asyndeton supports pathos by emphasizing the emotions felt in the words 'to think,' 'speak,' and 'write.'" The lack of conjunctions creates a sense of urgency and intensity, evoking emotional responses from the readers.

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