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what literary device is used in the passage?

When he delivered his oration on brevity to the class, he leaned forward over his desk, grasped his coat lapels in his hands, and, in a husky, conspiratorial voice, said, "Rule Seventeen. Omit needless words! Omit needless words! Omit needless words!"

symbolism, alliteration, hyperbole, or irony??

i think its hyperbole because its kinda.. dramatic?
do you think that's right?? please help!

Question

easy medal and fan! please help!!
what literary device is used in the passage?

When he delivered his oration on brevity to the class, he leaned forward over his desk, grasped his coat lapels in his hands, and, in a husky, conspiratorial voice, said, "Rule Seventeen. Omit needless words! Omit needless words! Omit needless words!"

symbolism, alliteration, hyperbole, or irony??

i think its hyperbole because its kinda.. dramatic? 
do you think that's right?? please help!

anonymous · Answer

Irony, I think, because he's using needless words to illustrate his point? By the way, is this quote from The Elements of Style? :)

anonymous · Answer

that would make sense, thankss! :) and yes it is!