Question

Which rhetorical device best describes this sentence?

The towering redwoods of California, the Grand Canyon, the coral reefs
of Australia, and the paintings by my brother Roy are wonders you
must find a way to see in this lifetime.

OA. Juxtaposition
OB. Analogy
OC. Personification
OD. Antithesis

Answer 1

The best answer is A. Juxtaposition

Step-by-step explanation:

Juxtaposition is a rhetorical device that places two or more things side by side in order to highlight their differences or similarities. In this sentence, the towering redwoods, the Grand Canyon, the coral reefs of Australia, and the paintings by the speaker's brother are all listed together in a way that emphasizes their uniqueness and importance.

Answer 2

The correct answer is (b) Analogy.

Step-by-step explanation:

An analogy is a comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification. In this sentence, the author is using an analogy to compare the natural wonders of California and Australia with the paintings by their brother Roy. The author is suggesting that just as the natural wonders are awe-inspiring and worth seeing in one's lifetime, so too are the paintings by their brother Roy.