Four times, Moroni used a declarative mode preceded by “I speak.”
- I speak unto you as if you were present. (Mormon 8:35)
- I speak concerning those who do not believe in Christ. (Mormon 9:1)
- I speak unto you who deny the revelations of God. (Mormon 9:7)
- I speak unto you as though I spoke from the dead. (Mormon 9:30)
What is the effect on readers when they hear Moroni repeating phrases such as these? We will see this style of repetition throughout this writing.
