Answers MO-English Language Arts 10 B-CRRecognizing Rhetorical Techniques in a Speech

Recognizing Rhetorical Techniques in a Speech Answers

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What is the purpose of Sotomayor’s speech?

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

How does the use of this appeal support the author's purpose? [___]

It uses facts to prove a lack of diversity.

It cites case studies to prove a lack of diversity.

It questions values to prove a lack of diversity.

What type of appeal does the speaker use in this passage? [___]

ethos

logos

pathos

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