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In his concluding paragraph, Thoreau develops two metaphors regarding time and the intellect. Cite them and discuss their effect.

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Sometimes even the slightest stylistic feature can work as rhetorical strategy. Discuss the effect of the alliterative phrase “Freshest and frost and fire” in paragraph 7.

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Paragraph 4 delivers a strong statement both now, and in Thoreau’s’ time. Compare its probable rhetorical effect then and now.

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Discuss the meaning of the phrase “starved before we are hungry,” near the beginning of paragraph 3.

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Paragraph 3 begins with a rhetorical question. How effectively does the rest of the paragraph imply an answer?

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Explain the paradox Thoreau develops concerning the railroad in paragraph 2.

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What does Thoreau create with his repetitions? Cite several examples.