Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this speech.

How does the use of parallelism affect this speech?

Responses

Parallelism creates vivid imagery to make Reagan's points clear to the audience.

The device is used to trigger an emotional response from the audience.

The use of parallelism represents order, so its use generates a hopeful tone.,

Reagan uses this device to introduce his reasoning and create emphasis.

The repetition of parallel structure in Reagan's speech helps to reinforce his argument and make it more persuasive. It also helps the audience to better understand his main points and retain key information.♀♀♀♀