Question

Why does King use the rhetorical technique of parallel structure in his speech? A) to show that he is aware of the time that has passed B) to show that others are not aware of the time that has passed C) to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance D) to show that two or more of his ideas will not happen concurrently

Answer 1

Rhetorical technique of parallel structure in speech

C) to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance

Explanation:

• The  Rhetorical technique of parallel structure in speech is a special way of speaking when two or more implications are meant through specific choice of words.
• This technique creates an ambiguity in the speech and offers multiple interpretations.
• Shakespeare is famous for using this technique. Most of the characters were given a parallel structure which are referred to as the 'Double Entendre'.
• The famous soliloquies especially of Hamlet, Macbeth use the rhetorical technique.
• The famous speech of Mark Anthony in the play 'Julius Caesar ' addressed to the Roman commoners reflects this rhetorical technique.
• The King uses this technique to emphasize that two or more ideas thought parallely  have the same level of importance.

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