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Chisholm uses the introduction to set up her argument by

A
discrediting President Nixon’s ability to adequately fund the military and Head Start.
B
establishing her authority as an expert skilled in matters of national security.
C
sharing a personal anecdote to connect with the audience.
D
referencing current events to establish her motivation for delivering the speech.
E
relying on her credentials to appeal to the audience’s sense of logic.
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In her introduction, Chisholm suggests that the United States

A
ought to invest more in domestic issues than in foreign security.
B
has misused funds necessary for defense on wasteful domestic programs.
C
should spend more on social programs than on military defense.
D
is neglecting its dual obligations to protect democracy at home and abroad.
E
should replace archaic military defense systems with increased social programs.
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Chisholm begins the second paragraph with "as a teacher, and as a woman" to

A
lead with a relevant example.
B
provide context for her thesis.
C
evoke sympathy in the audience.
D
establish her authority on the issue.
E
credit an expert opinion for information.
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What purpose does this paragraph serve?

A
As part of the introduction, it reinforces the goal of Chisholm’s thesis.
B
As part of the narration, it establishes the context of Chisholm’s argument.
C
As part of the confirmation, it offers evidence to prove a claim of fact.
D
As part of the refutation, it addresses a counterargument against domestic spending.
E
As part of the conclusion, it rephrases Chisholm’s thesis to provoke anger.
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Why does Chisholm quote Nixon in this part of the argument?

A
to soften the rhetorical risk of criticizing her fellow lawmakers
B
to make logical connections by using the president as an expert opinion
C
to refute the president’s counterargument regarding wasteful spending
D
to build credibility by using the president’s claims to defend her position
E
to evoke a sense of patriotism through the president’s inspirational words
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What language from the speech transitions the reader from the narration to the confirmation section of Chisholm’s argument?

A
"But frankly, I have never cared too much what people say."
B
"The pattern is now becoming clear."
C
"Two more years of too little being done to fight our greatest enemies."
D
"There is only one way, I believe, to turn these policies around."
E
"We Americans have come to feel that it is our mission."
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Why does Chisholm write in the sixth paragraph, "in despair over this tragic war we have blundered into"?

A
to refute the counterargument that funds are needed to support the war
B
to evoke shared sadness by calling attention to the great losses suffered in the war
C
to denounce an official as unqualified to speak on government spending
D
to support a claim of value that the war is a mistake and undeserving of funding
E
to make a claim of policy that the United States should not be fighting in the war
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Which best describes how Chisholm develops her argument in these paragraphs?

A
She includes personal anecdotes to strengthen her credibility.
B
She cites historical research as evidence to support her claims.
C
She uses loaded language to cast doubt on her opponents’ motives.
D
She offers concrete examples to support her primary claims.
E
She contrasts domestic and foreign military spending to emphasize the cost of war.
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What counterargument does Chisholm primarily address in this part of her speech?

A
the notion that national security interests should take priority over public welfare
B
the concept that social programs undermine diplomatic and military efforts abroad
C
the belief that the US is responsible for securing the freedom of others around the world
D
the idea that educational spending must be put on hold until the Vietnam War is resolved
E
the premise that the new administration is obligated to maintain the previous administration's policies
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What language does Chisholm use to leave a lasting and emotional impression?

A
"I intend to vote ‘No’ on every money bill"
B
"when our values and priorities have been turned rightside up again"
C
"the monstrous waste and the shocking profits in the defense budget"
D
"for people and peace, not for profits and war"
E
"the business of America is business"

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