AnswersAISD English III 2026_27 Sem BSpeaking and Listening: Evaluating a Speaker

Speaking and Listening: Evaluating a Speaker Answers

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Which excerpt from paragraphs 1 to 3 of Wilson’s "War Message to Congress" appeals most to the audience’s emotions?

A
On the 3rd of February last I officially laid before you the extraordinary announcement of the Imperial German Government . . .
B
American ships have been sunk, American lives taken, in ways which it has stirred us very deeply to learn of . . .
C
There has been no discrimination. The challenge is to all mankind. Each nation must decide for itself how it will meet it.
D
The choice we make for ourselves must be made with a moderation of counsel and a temperateness of judgment befitting our character and our motives as a nation.
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Read the excerpt from President Woodrow Wilson’s speech, “War Message to Congress.”On the 3rd of February last I officially laid before you the extraordinary announcement of the Imperial German Government that on and after the 1st day of February it was its purpose to put aside all restraints of law or of humanity and use its submarines to sink every vessel that sought to approach either the ports of Great Britain and Ireland or the western coasts of Europe or any of the ports controlled by the enemies of Germany within the Mediterranean.To appeal to the audience, this part of the speech mostly relies on

A
ethos, an appeal based on the speaker’s character.
B
logos, an appeal based on logic or reason.
C
pathos, an appeal based on emotion.
D
force, an appeal based on the audience’s fear of harm.
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Read the excerpt from President Woodrow Wilson’s speech, “War Message to Congress.”We have no quarrel with the German people. We have no feeling towards them but one of sympathy and friendship. It was not upon their impulse that their Government acted in entering this war. It was not with their previous knowledge or approval.Which best states the type of appeal that is in the excerpt?

A
ethos, an appeal based on the speaker’s character
B
logos, an appeal based on logic or reason
C
pathos, an appeal based on emotion
D
force, an appeal based on the audience’s fear of harm
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Which excerpt from "War Message to Congress" expresses President Wilson's opinion?

A
Each nation must decide for itself how it will meet it.
B
On the 3rd of February last I officially laid before you the extraordinary announcement of the Imperial German Government.
C
[I]t . . . use[d] its submarines to sink every vessel that sought to approach either the ports of Great Britain and Ireland.
D
American ships have been sunk, American lives taken.
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Read the excerpt from President Woodrow Wilson’s speech, “War Message to Congress.” We must put excited feelings away. Our motive will not be revenge or the victorious assertion of the physical might of the nation, but only the vindication of right, of human right, of which we are only a single champion.President Wilson is trying to convince his listeners that going to war is

A
not about emotions but about defending the nation.
B
about showing the world the power of the nation.
C
not about spreading peace throughout the world.
D
about sitting back and waiting to see what will happen.
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Read the excerpt from President Woodrow Wilson’s speech, “War Message to Congress.” It is a war against all nations. American ships have been sunk, American lives taken, in ways which it has stirred us very deeply to learn of, but the ships and people of other neutral and friendly nations have been sunk and overwhelmed in the waters in the same way. There has been no discrimination.Which emotion is President Wilson most likely trying to evoke in his listeners?

A
sadness
B
pity
C
trust
D
remorse
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Read the excerpt from President Woodrow Wilson’s speech, “War Message to Congress.”On the 3rd of February last I officially laid before you the extraordinary announcement of the Imperial German Government that on and after the 1st day of February it was its purpose to put aside all restraints of law or of humanity and use its submarines to sink every vessel that sought to approach either the ports of Great Britain and Ireland or the western coasts of Europe or any of the ports controlled by the enemies of Germany within the Mediterranean.It is a war against all nations. American ships have been sunk, American lives taken, in ways which it has stirred us very deeply to learn of, but the ships and people of other neutral and friendly nations have been sunk and overwhelmed in the waters in the same way. There has been no discrimination. The challenge is to all mankind. Each nation must decide for itself how it will meet it. The choice we make for ourselves must be made with a moderation of counsel and a temperateness of judgment befitting our character and our motives as a nation. We must put excited feelings away. Our motive will not be revenge or the victorious assertion of the physical might of the nation, but only the vindication of right, of human right, of which we are only a single champion.Who is the intended audience of this speech?

A
the Germans
B
Congress and the American people
C
the enemy
D
the Allies
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Before Cambria entered the arena to watch the speech, she decided to turn her cell phone off. Cambria’s decision will help her

A
pay attention to the speaker.
B
prejudge the speaker.
C
avoid jumping to conclusions.
D
research the speaker’s topic.
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What is the purpose of President Woodrow Wilson’s speech "War Message to Congress"?

A
to compare the current war to other wars that were fought against Germany
B
to persuade Congress that the nation should enter the war against Germany
C
to inform Congress about the problems happening overseas
D
to explain an internal conflict among the people of the United States
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Read the excerpt from President Woodrow Wilson’s speech, “War Message to Congress.” It is a fearful thing to lead this great peaceful people into war, into the most terrible and disastrous of all wars.Based on the excerpt, what can be said about President Wilson’s character?

A
He has no regrets about his political views.
B
He is comfortable in his decisions.
C
He is courageous and ready to go to war.
D
He has pride in the nation’s people.

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