Throughout American history, the Southern region has been a place where prejudice against black people was a common occurrence. In the novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird ", prejudice is portrayed heavily during Tom Robinson's trial. As the trial comes to an end, Atticus gives a closing argument to conclude the case. As the skillful lawyer he is, Atticus utilizes multiple rhetoric devices, such as tone, parallel structure, ethos, pathos, and ... structure is seen when Atticus states the assumption made by the people of Maycomb. "You gentlemen would go along with them on the assumption-the evil assu...

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