English 124

Prompt:

In this week’s journey, we have seen our heroes heed the call to action, encounter many obstacles, and resist losing their values when confronted with opposition.  Instead, they face their fears and overcome them to create change.  In this context, everyone can be a hero and their words are their tools to make a positive change in society.

Yoda’s statement above is a classic example of Anadiplosis, which is a rhetorical device that builds one sentence into the next. One of the last words in the previous sentence or phrase is repeated at the beginning of the next sentence or phrase. This creates a sense that one is building onto the next, which creates both urgency and logic. Just as with music, it also creates an appealing rhythm and cadence, which engages and moves the audience along with the rhythm. 

Think of a time, either from your own experiences or experiences that you have observed in the news/media, when a person or group of people worked together to activate a positive change in our communities.  What was the occasion?  What was the benefit of having taken a stance?