Astrong counterclaim exhibits which of the following characteristics?
a. it uses exaggeration to prove a point.
b. it provides evidence that directly contradicts the claim.
c. it may be offensive to those who don't agree with it.
d. it is based on speculation.

Brutus: but as he was ambitious, i slew him. . who is here so base that would be a bondman? if any, speak, for him have i offended. who is here so rude that would not be a roman? if any, speak, for him have i offended. who is here so vile that will not love his country? if any, speak, for him have i offended. i pause for a reply. which rhetorical device does brutus use in this excerpt?