Recognizing Rhetorical Techniques in a Speech

Question 1 of 7 • LAUSD-English Language Arts 10 B

What is the purpose of Sotomayor’s speech?

Answer

to persuade listeners to agree that it is important to have more diverse judges

to instruct students on the steps needed to become a judge in modern times

to entertain the audience with stories of her childhood and how her family affected her life

to explain the history of the Supreme Court, especially of female and Hispanic judges

Recognizing Rhetorical Techniques in a Speech

Assignment

Evaluating an Argument

AssignmentMultiple Choice

Question 1 of 7 • LAUSD-English Language Arts 10 B

Answer

to persuade listeners to agree that it is important to have more diverse judges

to instruct students on the steps needed to become a judge in modern times

to entertain the audience with stories of her childhood and how her family affected her life

to explain the history of the Supreme Court, especially of female and Hispanic judges

Recognizing Rhetorical Techniques in a Speech

Assignment

Evaluating an Argument