Analyzing US World War II Political Messages — Quiz
Question 9 • English Language Arts 11
Read the excerpt from Roosevelt’s State of the Union address. We must appraise the events of 1942 according to their relative importance; we must exercise a sense of proportion. How does repetition of the phrase "we must” help Roosevelt achieve his purpose?
Answer
A
It encourages the public to act with a united front.
B
It explains the specific roles each citizen must play.
C
It shows that the nation’s only choice is to fight.
D
It demands that every citizen contribute in some way.