Respuesta :
Thoreau's use of rhetorical questions in this piece contribute to its overall persuasiveness and message by making the reader think reflect on his or her views. By asking rhetorical questions that insinuate that it it simply common sense to act or think in a certain way makes the reader realize that they disagree with what is happening in their country (war, slavery, etc.), or feel like a fool for not thinking this way. This acts as a very effective persuasive tool, because it draws the reader to agree with Thoreau's argument using their own (guided) thinking.
Answer:
Thoreau’s use of rhetorical questions contribute to the persuasiveness and message in the “Excerpt from ‘Civil Disobedience” by making the reader think and reflect on his/her views.
Explanation:
Rhetorical questions are a way of implying that it is simply common sense to act or think in a particular way. This makes the reader realise that they disagree with what is happening in the country or feel like a fool for not thinking from this point of view. Rhetorical questions stand out as an effective persuasive tool which draws the attention of the reader to agree with Thoreau's argument using his/her own (guided) thinking.
