Effective Use Of Rhetorical Devices
Which of the following is the best example of the effective use of a rhetorical device, and why?
A
If you do not obey me, I will beat you up, because it uses a threat to demand absolute compliance.
B
If you do your job, you will receive a paycheck, because offering a reward ensures that people will always comply with your wishes.
C
I understand your frustration, but is not voting at all the best idea? Could you vote for the least bad candidate?, because it attempts to persuade the listener to vote for any candidate, regardless of merit.
D
"Let's hang out this weekend. I know what you are going to say: you have homework. But we can do our homework together!", because it anticipates and rebuts a counterargument before it is made.