Reflecting on World War I Answers

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How similar are your shorthand notes?

A
very similar
B
somewhat similar
C
not similar at all
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What is President Bush trying to persuade his audience to do?

A
support the No Child Left Behind Act
B
agree to reduce spending on education
C
agree to add greater measures to improve schools
D
vote against giving states and school districts more responsibility
4

What reason does President Clinton provide for adding military strength in Somalia?

A
to add 17,000 troops
B
to keep troops safe as they finish their work
C
to win the Cold War
5

President Bush intends to .

A
persuade listeners
B
inform listeners
C
entertain listeners
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In which three ways does President Bush build his argument and persuade his listeners?

A
He tells a personal story.
B
He uses confident, powerful words.
C
He provides examples.
D
He reminds listeners of a shared past.
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How is President Reagan’s word choice effective? Check the three boxes that apply.

A
He chooses commonly used words.
B
He chooses scientific words.
C
He chooses words that inspire.
D
He chooses formal words.
E
He chooses words related to exploration.
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What piece of evidence does President Reagan use to logically conclude that the astronauts were aware of the dangers?

A
previous accidents during space flight
B
the fact that the crew were part of a team
C
the fact that no astronauts had been lost in flight
D
the previous accident on the ground
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How does President Reagan establish ethos as a fellow American who shares in the loss?

A
by reminding listeners that he is president
B
by choosing words like we and us
C
by mentioning the astronauts’ service
D
by addressing the astronauts’ families
E
by speaking of discovery and truth

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