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What is the purpose of presenting a false dilemma in a speech?

A
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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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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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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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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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 Franklin Roosevelt’s request for a declaration of war.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. During the intervening time the Japanese Government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.

A
a logical appeal
B
an ethical appeal
C
an emotional appeal
D
an expert appeal
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Read the passage from Ronald Reagan's "Tear Down This Wall" speech.Perhaps this gets to the root of the matter, to the most fundamental distinction of all between East and West. The totalitarian world produces backwardness because it does such violence to the spirit, thwarting the human impulse to create, to enjoy, to worship. The totalitarian world finds even symbols of love and of worship an affront.

A
American historians and educators
B
European trade unionists
C
democratic Germans
D
free markets in the South Pacific
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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.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.

A
ad hominem
B
false dilemma
C
hasty generalization
D
bandwagon appeal
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What happens in an ad hominem persuasive technique?

A
A limited number of options are presented.
B
A person is attacked rather than an argument.
C
Loaded language is used to appeal to emotions.
D
A quick judgment is made without the use of evidence.

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