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"I ask for, not at once no government, but at once a better government."  Which of these rhetorical devices does Thoreau use here? A. Parallelism B. Metaphor C. Allusion D. Rhyme

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"I ask for, not at once no government, but at once a better government." Which of these rhetorical devices does Thoreau use here? A. Parallelism

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The rhetorical device Thoreau uses here is Parallelism. Thus, the correct answer is A.

What is Parallelism?

Parallelism occurs when similar words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence or paragraph have the same grammatical structure. Parallelism improves the impact, interest, and clarity of your work.

It aids in the connection of similar thoughts as well as the emphasis of their connections. In this section, Thoreau employs parallelism by revealing that the government obstructs progress.

Therefore, option A  Parallelism is the appropriate answer.

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