identify which of the techniques is used in these excerpts from "Land of Bondage, Land of Free" by Raul S. Manglapus. Afterward, explain what idea the technique creates emphasis on.

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identify which of the techniques is used in these excerpts from "Land of Bondage, Land of

Free" by Raul S. Manglapus. Afterward, explain what idea the technique creates emphasis on.

1. But he cherished it, for it gave him three things, having which, he was content: life, first of all,

and liberty, and happiness.

2. He ceased to be a freeman. He became a serf. Still the tao held his peace.

3. And this time at last he spoke. Not in words, but with that rustic instrument with which he

cleared the land once his own-the bolo.

4. Then, he returned to his field saying: “Now indeed shall I again be master of this land, once

my own, but stolen from me by the trickery of quicker wits than mine."

5. The tao had a new name, kasama, which to us means partner, but which to the tao meant

still a slave, for once more he suffered from his countrymen the same things he had suffered

from the stranger.

6. Its doors, if you can call them such, are wide open.

7. lindict the Spanish encomendero for inventing taxes impossible to bear.

8. Tindict the usurer for saddling me with debts impossible to pay.

9. Tindict the irresponsible radical leaders who undermine, with insidious eloquence, the con-

fidence of my kind in our government.

10. I will work, work until I fall from weariness for my privilege, for my inalienable right to be free!

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Answer 1

I recommend finding words or phrases that stand out to you in the passage. A phrase near the end, "insidious eloquence," stands out to me.

When you point out specific words, you can focus on the diction of the passage and the words' connotations, or suggested meanings and feelings the words convey.

"Insidious" definitely has a negative connotation and "eloquence" has a positive connotation, so it's interesting that they are placed right next to each other. You can interpret this as words or speech that are treacherous or crafty or manipulative. It speaks to the power of words and language and their ability to be used in negative ways, like propaganda or verbal manipulation.

Answer 2

Hello Dear Student,

Well, if any attention at all was given to the title of this book, much would be revealed. The title points to clear opposites- bondage and freedom.  Without taking into consideration any context at all and only focusing alone on the excerpts, clear meanings can be deciphered.  Maybe using the title of the book can help you to figure out what the excerpts mean?  Try it.