Analyzing Rhetorical Strategies in Presidential Speeches

Question 1

Which persuasive technique is used in this passage?

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B: bandwagon

Question 2

What kind of persuasive technique does the underlined word demonstrate?

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C: loaded words

Question 3

Which phrase from the passage indicates this technique?

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A: “people of the United States”

Question 4

How does this word contribute to the overall message?

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B: It conveys disgust.

Question 5

What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

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A: persuasive techniques used; B: examples from the speech; C: a statement about effectiveness

Question 6

How would an audience most likely react to this technique?

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C: by supporting a declaration of war

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