“What is the most powerful weapon in the world?,” the speaker asked. The audience leaned forward in their chairs, eager for the answer. “The most powerful weapon in the world,” the speaker continued, “is the power of words.”
SAT · English · previous-year question
- A.the audience should be wary of the speaker’s words.
- B.the speaker is an expert on the topic of weapons.
- C.the power of words can be very effective.correct
- D.the speaker is using a metaphor to make a point.
Answer
C. the power of words can be very effective.
Explanation
The speaker is using a rhetorical device to emphasize the power of words. By comparing words to a weapon, the speaker is highlighting the potential impact of words.
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