The positive degree is
armored
since the modifier only describes 'knights'
The comparative degree is
more quickly
since it compares the foot soldiers and the knights
The superlative degree is
weakest
since it expresses that the foot soldiers in the extreme of the weak
Answer:
Hmm, I'm not sure what type of techniques would describe those phrases, but I know a word that does.
Explanation:
platitude
"a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful."
examples:
"Everything happens for a reason."
"Time heals all wounds."
The poor are getting poorer and the rich are getting richer.