Answer: I would like to go with A and "During sixteen long months this assault has blotted out the whole pattern of democratic life" this statement also supports A.
The rhetorical device used in this <span>excerpt from the essay is letter C.) metaphor. The story of King Midas is used to invoke failure opposing the successful stories of Lord Rothschild and Mr. Vanderbilt in terms of wealth and possessions. Although opposite words are used, comparison is still illustrated.</span><span>
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Answer:
extreme rudeness
Explanation:
Persecution is the mistreatment of someone.
To have gone through hardships and troubles
