The author uses the literary device personification in “Ah Loneliness”. Personification is giving a humanlike quality to something that is not human. In the poem the speaker talks to Loneliness as if it is a person that can talk back to him. He even capitalizes the L at the beginning of loneliness like you would the name of a person.
A republican form of government is one in which the powers of government are held by the people. Elected leaders are given power by the people so leaders have to represent people and protect their interests.
James Madison supported a republican form of government since it recognizes the supremacy of public opinion and the guarantee of participatory politics. He thought that in a republic, majorities should prevail since the greatest threat comes from a minority.
Answer:
What is the purpose of the figurative language in this excerpt?
Explanation:
to evoke in the audience shame for placing self-preservation above the good of the community.
Answer:
Evidence
Explanation:
it gives examples that back up a claim (although it does nto say the claim)!
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