Question

12th grade english

(06.02 HC)

Read the following excerpt from a speech. Then, answer the question that follows.

Today, we may be surrounded by darkness, but we shall ignite the light. In the face of despair, we will cultivate hope. In times of division, we will foster unity. Together, we will rise above future perils that will stand in our way. Together, we will overcome adversity. Let's do this—together.

How does the use of antithesis help the speaker achieve their purpose?

It uses unusual grammatical structure to show how the author thinks people are feeling anger and despair.
It asks a question to make the audience wonder if people can truly be united like the speaker wants them to be.
It uses opposing ideas to emphasize the speaker's goal of informing the audience about a significant event.
It uses opposing ideas to emphasize the speaker's purpose to persuade the audience to unify.

Answer 1

The use of antithesis in the excerpt helps the speaker achieve their purpose by using opposing ideas to emphasize their goal of persuading the audience to unify. In the excerpt, phrases like "darkness" and "ignite the light," "despair" and "cultivate hope," and "division" and "foster unity" are juxtaposed to highlight the contrast between negative and positive elements. This contrast serves to underscore the speaker's overarching message of overcoming challenges together and promoting unity in the face of adversity. Therefore, the correct answer is: "It uses opposing ideas to emphasize the speaker's purpose to persuade the audience to unify."

Answer 2

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