Which best explains the purpose of the rhetorical device used in the following
sentences?

Should we sit here and cry over our failures? Or should we
learn from them and do better next time?

A. To prove a point by highlighting the obvious
O
B. To create a memorable image by comparing two unlike objects
O
C. To build the author's ethos by referring to credible sources
O
D. To make the main points more memorable through repetition

its D

Explanation:

The purpose of the rhetorical device used in the above sentences is:

D. To create a memorable image by comparing two unlike objects

The rhetorical device used in the above sentence is a metaphor. A metaphor is a hidden comparison between two things which possess at least any one idea common to each other. The things may be completely different from each other but would have either one characteristic in common to them. In the above sentence, the rising off after the fall has been compared with the coming back of Phoenix who raised from its ashes.

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from the political point of view it could be said that the candidate   is an effective speaker because she takes a strong position on the issue. it is an open discussion but probably she is making a presentation and can choose which subjects she wants to address. she is very likely to attain her aim which is to convince voters to accept her proposal.