Rhetorical Strategies in Persuasive Speech

Read the following excerpt from a speech delivered by a notable public figure. Analyze how the speaker uses rhetorical strategies to persuade the audience.

"We face a moment of great challenge. Yet, it is also a moment of unprecedented opportunity. It is in our hands to choose the path of unity and progress, together. Let us not yield to despair, but instead rise with resilience and hope, for each small act leads to greater change."

In your response, consider the rhetorical strategies employed by the speaker, such as diction, tone, and appeals to ethos, pathos, or logos. Support your analysis with specific evidence from the text provided.