Read this passage from "the american dream." one of the first things we notice in this dream is an amazing universalism. it does not say some men, but it says all men. it does not say all white men, but it says all men, which includes black men. it does not say all gentiles, but it says all men, which includes jews. it does not say all protestants, but it says all men, which includes catholics. how does the use of rhythm contribute to the ideas in the passage?

The use of anaphora, which is the repetition of words or group of words in the beginning of a sentence, highlights and emphasizes the ideas proposed in the passage, stressing the idea of universalism. It is one of the oldest figures of repetition and considered one of the most useful ones because it also commonly appeals to the readers' emotions in order to convince or persuade.

Sentences are similar in length, which contributes to the rhythm of the passage.

Explanation:

none because there is no words that describe a noun and give a mood

in june, we will have been married for eighteen months. (i am assuming this is what you want? the sentence, as you have presented it, is grammatically incorrect--   you want it corrected, yes? )