Consider the following passage: It questions whether all non-white people are universally despised and labeled as barbarians, and whether the word of God justifies such treatment by white people. It also asks about the subjects of the prophets' messages, noting that when they referred to heathens, it was often whites and others considered Gentiles, and that all nations except the Jews were regarded as heathens. This excerpt is an example of which rhetorical technique?
Explanation
The passage uses a hortatory sermon style, which is a form of persuasive speech aimed at urging the audience toward a moral or ethical viewpoint. It employs rhetorical questions and appeals to religious authority to encourage reflection and change.