English, 03.09.2021 07:50, ronniethefun

Earlier today, we heard the beginning of the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States: 'We, the people.' It's a very eloquent beginning." Which of the following rhetorical devices is demonstrated here?

Works Cited.
Jordan, Barbara. ''Statement on the Articles of Impeachment.'' 25 July 1974. Web. 25 March 2016.
allusion
rhetorical question
counterargument
paradox

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