Isolate and Discuss the Rhetorical Devices That Appear in the Following

question 31

Short Answer

Isolate and discuss the rhetorical devices that appear in the following passage:
What explains the mad dash to distribute free condoms in our public schools? The misguided and ridiculous notion that kids are going to have sex no matter what.

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Definitions:

Know-Nothings

A political movement in the United States during the 1850s that opposed immigrants and Catholics, advocating for strict immigration laws.

Irish Immigrants

People from Ireland who moved to other countries in significant numbers, especially to the United States and Britain, during the 19th and early 20th centuries, often fleeing famine, poverty, and political unrest.

Political Influence

The capacity to affect government actions, policies, or the decision-making process, often wielded by individuals, groups, or organizations.

Republican Presidential Candidate

An individual representing the Republican Party, running for the position of President of the United States in an election.