The identified rhetorical devices in each sentence are given below:
1.Euphemism: "I need to go and powder my nose."
The phrase "powder my nose" is a euphemism for going to the restroom.
2.Irony (Inverted Commas):
A: "You promised me that you would not try to make me change my mind."
B: "I lied."
The inverted commas around "lied" emphasize the ironic statement.
3.Euphemism: "(in lifeboat) We're in a bit of a pickle. There's no more water."
The phrase "a bit of a pickle" is a euphemism for a difficult or tricky situation.
4.Balance: "Life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness."
The repetition and balance in the list of three ("Life," "LIBERTY," and "the pursuit of happiness") create a rhythmic effect.
5..Euphemism: "Here is my humble home."
The word "humble" is a euphemism for simple or modest.
6..Repetition (Rule of Three): "When the going gets tough, the tough get going."
The repetition of the phrase creates emphasis, and the rule of three enhances the impact.
7. .Repetition (Rule of Three): "Government of the people, by the people, for the people."
The repetition and use of the rule of three emphasize the democratic principles.
8.Euphemism: "An instrument called fleame was used to bleed the horse."
The phrase "bleed the horse" is a euphemism for the medical practice of bloodletting.
9.Hyperbole: "I'm starving."
The exaggeration of being "starving" is a hyperbolic expression for feeling very hungry.
10.Personification: "The wind moaned through the empty house."
The wind is personified by the action of "moaning."
11..Antithesis: "Better to live as a tiger than a thousand as a sheep."
The contrast between living as a "tiger" and as a "sheep" creates an antithesis.
12.Juxtaposition: "The school was in close proximity to the explosion."
The juxtaposition of "school" and "explosion" creates a stark contrast and emphasizes the danger.
These sentences showcase various rhetorical devices that contribute to their effectiveness in communication.