Which statements use rhetorical devices?

Rhetorical Devices are specific linguistic techniques employed to structure sentences aimed at persuading an audience or achieving a particular effect.

The correct options are:

2. The absence of a solution means trouble for us. Without a resolution, the trouble will intensify.

Rhetorical Device: Anaphora

In option 2, the author employs Anaphora, which involves the repetition of the same phrase (here, "Without a solution") at the start of consecutive sentences. This rhetorical technique is frequently utilized in speeches to reinforce a concept.

3. There's no immediate necessity for a solution; a couple of days should suffice to resolve this global dilemma.

Rhetorical Device: Verbal Irony

In option 3, the author utilizes Verbal Irony, signifying the expression of something contrary to one's actual meaning. Verbal irony must indicate that the stated meaning is not genuine, in this instance, the author suggests "a couple of days should suffice to resolve this global dilemma" implying that immediate action is indeed required, and the author is being ironic.

2. The absence of a solution means trouble for us. Without a resolution, the trouble will intensify.

3. There's no immediate necessity for a solution; a couple of days should suffice to resolve this global dilemma.

Explanation:

These statements incorporate rhetorical devices known as 'anaphora' and 'verbal irony'.

2. Anaphora refers to the repetition of a specific phrase at the beginning of consecutive sentences.

In the second statement, the introductory phrase Without a resolution is reiterated at the beginning of both sentences.

3. Verbal irony implies expressing something that isn’t meant literally.

The speaker is confident in their ability to tackle whatever issues arise as it is evidently a trivial matter. This is why the speaker refers to it as "this global dilemma" to depict their ironic stance on the matter discussed in the third statement.