Which of the following is an example of juxtaposition to support O'Brien's purpose in the chapter "Speaking of Courage"?
A. Bowker's car and the walking boys
B. The quiet lake and the loud fireworks show
C. The peaceful town and the violence of the fireworks show
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D. The peaceful town and the violence of Vietnam
SUBMIT

D The peaceful town and the violence of Vietnam

Explanation:

juxtaposition is the contrast of two things

peaceful and violence are exact opposites of each other and create a contrast between the town and Vietnam

each year on this day, i make it a point to listen to dr. martin luther king jr.’s great “i have a dream” speech. it’s electrifying every single time.

the content of dr. king’s speech, his inspiring presence, and the moment in history all came together to make the iconic “i have a dream” speech the defining moment of the american civil rights movement. but there are several other reasons why this speech, delivered over 50 years ago, remains an example of one of the best speeches in american history.

since part of my job is to people become better presenters, i’ve noticed several techniques that we can all learn from and be inspired by in this magnificent speech.

it’s anchored in a powerful related location

in most cases, you can’t handpick the spot to give a presentation, as mlk did for supreme symbolic effect when he stood on the steps of the lincoln memorial and echoed the opening words of the gettysburg address (“five score years ago . . ). but you absolutely can amplify your message by adapting it to your setting and location.

the answer is both an appeal to ethos and logos (if that's what your question options were)