Text Duty, Honor, Country Address at West Point
What effect does MacArthur’s use of repetition produce in the speech?
A. MacArthur repeats the phrase “Duty, Honor, Country” throughout the speech to emphasize to the cadets what their goals and priorities should be.
B. MacArthur repeats the phrase “Duty, Honor, Country” to establish a beat in his speech that reassures his cadet audience with its rhythm.
C. MacArthur repeatedly reminds the cadets to stay out of civilian discussions and issues because otherwise it will make it more difficult for them to serve.
D. MacArthur repeats “The Corps” at the end of his speech to rally the cadets and to reassure his audience that he supports them.
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