Reflecting on World War I

Question 1

How similar are your shorthand notes?

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A: very similar; B: somewhat similar; C: not similar at all

Question 2

President Bush intends to .

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A: persuade listeners

Question 3

This part of the speech is mainly an appeal to .

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B: logos

Question 4

Addressing the families of the astronauts is mainly an appeal to .

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C: pathos

Question 5

In which three ways does President Bush build his argument and persuade his listeners?

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B: He uses confident, powerful words.; C: He provides examples.; D: He reminds listeners of a shared past.

Question 6

How is President Reagan’s word choice effective? Check the three boxes that apply.

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A: He chooses commonly used words.; C: He chooses words that inspire.; E: He chooses words related to exploration.

Question 7

What piece of evidence does President Reagan use to logically conclude that the astronauts were aware of the dangers?

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D: the previous accident on the ground

Question 8

How does President Reagan establish ethos as a fellow American who shares in the loss?

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B: by choosing words like we and us

Reflecting on World War I Answers