Read the passage from "What Is an American?"
Do you know why? Because we cannot live in the world alone, without friends and without allies. If Britain should be defeated, then the
totalitarian undertaker will prepare to hang crepe on the door of our own independence.
How does the rhetorical device help readers understand the author's purpose?
What Is an American?
A The author uses a paradox to persuade readers that being alone is actually bad.
B The author uses hyperbole to entertain readers with an inspirational image.
C The author uses an analogy to inform readers about Britain's struggles.
D The author uses personification to persuade readers that the enemy is evil.