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Read the first three paragraphs of Franklin Roosevelt’s request for a declaration of war.Beyond Congress, who is his primary intended audience?

A
the American public
B
the Japanese people
C
American and Japanese diplomats
D
other countries that might be at risk
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Read Franklin Roosevelt’s request for a declaration of war.What are the main purposes of this speech? Select two options.

A
to issue a threat to the country of Japan
B
to explain why military action is necessary
C
to propose alternatives for a next course of action
D
to rally the support of the American people for war
E
to show differences between the US and Japan
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What is the main reason a speaker might use exclusive language?

A
to establish the speaker’s credibility
B
to highlight differences between opposing sides
C
to provide facts that will tap into the audience’s emotions
D
to appeal to an audience's sense of hope
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Read the excerpt from Ronald Reagan's "Tear Down This Wall" speech.I understand the fear of war and the pain of division that afflict this continent—and I pledge to you my country's efforts to help overcome these burdens. To be sure, we in the West must resist Soviet expansion. So we must maintain defenses of unassailable strength. Yet we seek peace; so we must strive to reduce arms on both sides.

A
The use of loaded language creates the need for immediate action in Europe.
B
The use of repetition reminds the audience of the obstacles they must defeat.
C
The use of inclusive language emphasizes hope for a better relationship in the future.
D
The use of exclusive language shows the contrast between the two countries.

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