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Our Way The Truth Rhetorical Devices

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ntroduction: In the poem "Your way-our way-the truth," the author speaks about the replacement of traditional values and culture with modern authority, greed, and domination. The poem highlights the struggle of the first nation to maintain their cultural values and the challenges they face as society moves towards modernity. In this essay, we will analyze the poem using various literary techniques such as repetition, alliteration, and metaphor to understand the central themes of the poem. Paragraph 1 - Repetition: The author employs repetition throughout the poem as a rhetorical device to emphasize the ongoing struggle of the first nation. For example, in lines nine and ten, "No equal rights for this nation/ The quality of life goes down," the repetition of the word "nation" emphasizes the ongoing aspects of the struggle. Furthermore, in lines 21 and 25, "To overcome all oppression/And continue to fight each day" highlights the need to remain determined in the face of adversity. The repetition in the poem creates a sense of urgency, which is essential in understanding the theme of the poem. …show more content…

In lines three and four, "What is happening to this nation,/Is the planting of an evil seed," the repetition of the "p" sound adds emphasis to the message. Furthermore, in lines five and six, "Culture is replaced by religion/This dominates the law," the repetition of the "r" sound creates a harsh tone, emphasizing the negative effects of replacing culture with religion. In this way, alliteration serves to emphasize the significance of the challenges faced by the first nation. Paragraph 3 -

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