<span>D. The use of repetition creates a strong link in the listeners minds between Clark Jefferson and negative things.
The repetition here is Clark Jefferson. The speaker starts every sentence with Clark Jefferson to solidify in the audience's head who the person is talking about. Every statement is a negative statement about Clark Jefferson. This is so that every time you hear his name it is associated with something negative. This is in turn will most likely influence your vote away from Clark Jefferson and towards the speaker.
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A. leniency
leniency is to be more merciful or tolerant towards others
