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Analyzing US World War II Political Messages — Quiz

Question 5 • English Language Arts 11

Read the excerpt from President Roosevelt’s State of the Union address. I cannot prophesy. I cannot tell you when or where the United Nations are going to strike next in Europe. But we are going to strike—and strike hard. The primary purpose behind Roosevelt’s words in this excerpt is to

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impress the public with emotional diction.
B
encourage viewers to remain active.
C
convince the public of America’s strength.
D
inspire the public to join the military.
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