D. My Father has decided to retire in the fall of next year.
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I found this funnier then it should have been
An infinitive is formed using the words "to" plus the base form of the verb. Infinitives function as a noun and an adjective and not as a verb. In the given sentence above, the infinitive phrase would be "to watch the soccer match". The correct answer is option D.
Answer:
I believe the rhetorical device illustrated in the passage to be:
B. antithesis
Explanation:
Antithesis is a rhetorical device that consists in placing together two opposite ideas with the purpose of contrasting them. It often uses parallel structures to enhance such effect. In the passage, the speaker does precisely that. Two opposing ideas are presented, one right after the other. First, the idea of abiding by the law, of obeying the Supreme Court's decision. Then, the idea of breaking the law. This is an example of antithesis.
