One persuasive tactic is repetition. What is repeated in this passage to indicate that the U. S. did not provoke the attack from Japan?

The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific.

a.

nation

b.

government

c.

conversation

d.

peace

(Not A or C)

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Lilian Arroyo

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16 March, 09:51

One persuasive tactic is repetition. What is repeated in this passage to indicate that the U. S. did not provoke the attack from Japan?

The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific.

a.

nation

b.

government

c.

conversation

d.

peace

(Not A or C)

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Cordell Dawson · Answer 1

The answer is option D. "Peace"

Of all the choices given, the word. "Peace" is the only one that is repeated in the passage. The use of the word "peace" in the two places where it is found in the passage emphasizes the fact that the U. S. did not provoke the attack from Japan.