Fiscal Policy: Taxes (continued)

Question 1

Question 99237

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The art and skill of writing or speaking in a way that is persuasive and influential is called .: rhetoric; A speaker supports his or her opinions with and evidence.: reasons; A speaker’s publicly stated opinion on an issue is called his or her .: stance

Question 2

opinion✔ rhetoricX point of view

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✔ rhetoric; The art and skill of writing or speaking in a way that is persuasive and influential is called .: rhetoric; A speaker supports his or her opinions with and evidence.: reasons; A speaker’s publicly stated opinion on an issue is called his or her .: stance

Question 3

✔ reasonsemphasisword choice

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✔ reasons

Question 4

✔ stancetoneX voice

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✔ stance

Question 5

Which audience does President Reagan address in his speech?

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Congress

Question 6

What is President Reagan's stance on the proposed budget measures?

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He supports the bipartisan measure.

Question 7

What reasons does President Reagan use to support his stance on the House committee measure? Check all that apply.

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It costs $141 billion more.; It is a failed policy.; It cuts essential defense spending.

Question 8

Which adjective best describes President Reagan’s word choice in this excerpt?

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informal

Question 9

Which reason best explains why Reagan uses this type of language to address his audience?

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to persuade the audience to support his point of view

Question 10

Which phrase best describes the tone President Reagan uses in this passage?

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passionate and commanding

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