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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.to issue a threat to the country of Japanto explain why military action is necessaryto propose alternatives for a next course of actionto rally the support of the American people for warto show differences between the US and Japan

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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
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to show differences between the US and Japan
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Read the excerpt from Ronald Reagan's "Tear Down This Wall" speech.As I looked out a moment ago from the Reichstag, that embodiment of German unity, I noticed words crudely spray-painted upon the wall, perhaps by a young Berliner, "This wall will fall. Beliefs become reality." Yes, across Europe, this wall will fall. For it cannot withstand faith; it cannot withstand truth. The wall cannot withstand freedom.

A
The repetition emphasizes information about communism.
B
The repetition emphasizes the principles of freedom.
C
The repetition gives context to Reagan's beliefs.
D
The repetition gives context to Reagan’s goals in Europe.
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Read the excerpt from Ronald Reagan's "Tear Down This Wall" speech.Today the city thrives in spite of the challenges implicit in the very presence of this wall. What keeps you here? Certainly there's a great deal to be said for your fortitude, for your defiant courage. But I believe there's something deeper, something that involves Berlin's whole look and feel and way of life—not mere sentiment. . . . In a word, I would submit that what keeps you in Berlin is love—love both profound and abiding.

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logical
B
ethical
C
emotional
D
rational
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Read the excerpt from Ronald Reagan's "Tear Down This Wall" speech.In Europe, only one nation and those it controls refuse to join the community of freedom. Yet in this age of redoubled economic growth, of information and innovation, the Soviet Union faces a choice: It must make fundamental changes, or it will become obsolete. Today thus represents a moment of hope. We in the West stand ready to cooperate with the East to promote true openness, to break down barriers that separate people, to create a safer, freer world.

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ad hominem
B
false dilemma
C
hasty generalization
D
bandwagon appeal
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Which quotation from Roosevelt’s request for a declaration of war is an example of a hasty generalization?

A
“I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost.”
B
“I interpret the will of the Congress.”
C
“We will gain the inevitable triumph.”
D
“A state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire.”
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Which statement from a city mayor’s speech is an example of hyperbole?

A
Voting in the municipal election is a matter of life and death.
B
The economy prospered after the city signed a trade agreement.
C
The population of our city has doubled in the past 10 years.
D
If you were concerned about the future, you would vote in the election.
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Which sentence from Roosevelt’s request for a declaration of war is an example of a bandwagon appeal?

A
“Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area.”
B
“It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago.”
C
“The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our Nation.”
D
“As Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense.”
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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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Read the excerpt from Franklin Roosevelt’s request for a declaration of war.Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.What is the impact of the loaded language in this paragraph?

A
It establishes the speaker’s credibility.
B
It creates a confident and reassuring tone.
C
It calls attention to the urgency of the message.
D
It sets up a contrast between the past and the future.
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What is the purpose of presenting a false dilemma in a speech?

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to convince the audience that there are limited options
B
to convince the audience that an argument is flawed
C
to provide the audience with several alternative examples
D
to sway the audience to rush to an opinion without facts

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