Rhetoric and Structure in Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms Speech

Question 2 of 13 • FL-1001345-English 2 CR

What were the intended effects of the rhetorical appeals used in this section of Roosevelt’s speech? Select 3 options.

Answer

to describe for Americans the potential dangers of not joining in the war

to remind Americans that they have always stood and fought for democracy

to convince Americans that joining in the war was the absolute right thing to do

to encourage Americans to enlist in the military so as to help fight in the war

to persuade Americans that support for the war would ultimately lead to victory

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