To Add a Sort of Poetic Touch to His Speech

question 24

Multiple Choice

To add a sort of poetic touch to his speech on inspirational teachers, Ralph described his favorite high school teacher as "an inspiration unequaled," "a genius unrivaled," and "a comedian unbridled." What stylistic, dramatic device did Ralph employ?

• A) Omission
• B) Inversion
• C) Suspension
• D) Antithesis

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