President George W

question 12

Multiple Choice

President George W.Bush,in eulogizing President Reagan,stated when Ronald Reagan was a child he "knew the world as a place of open plains,quiet streets,gas-lit rooms,and carriages drawn by horses." Which language device was President Bush using when he said "carriages drawn by horses"?

• A)He was using antithesis.
• B)He was using metaphor.
• C)He was using inversion.
• D)He was using personification.

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Definitions:

American System

An economic plan that played a significant role in American policy during the early 19th century, advocating for a strong federal government to create a protective tariff, a national bank, and internal improvements.

Corrupt Bargain

A term often used to describe the alleged deal between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay that purportedly led to Adams winning the presidency in 1824 in return for appointing Clay as Secretary of State.

Henry Clay

An American statesman and lawyer who served as a key figure in the U.S. Congress where he was known as the "Great Compromiser" for his role in major legislative compromises during the early to mid-19th century.

Cabinet Post

A position of leadership within the executive branch of a government, typically overseeing a specific department or agency and serving as an advisor to the head of state.