Henry David Thoreau

Thoreau uses rhetorical questions and repetition of the first few words of those rhetorical questions to make his audience think. He also uses figurative language devices such as personification and metaphor to illustrate how the government can be used for good or evil.

The role the government should play in peoples lives

You need to do this assignment. We don't do homework and your teacher is looking for your critical thinking skills and how well you understood the lesson.

To reinforce key ideas