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

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How does the culturally specific language used by Sotomayor appeal to the audience?

It demonstrates how different she is from others.

It demonstrates why she is such an effective judge.

It demonstrates why having a Latina background is important.

It demonstrates the importance of ethnicity as part of identity.

What is the author’s intended tone, based on her use of the word grossly?

one expressing humor

one expressing outrage

one expressing a feeling of joy

one expressing a neutral feeling

Which phrases have strong connotations that support the author’s purpose? Check all that apply.

“ethnic diversity”

“perpetual tension”

“shaping our society”

“deeply confused image”

“race- and color-blind way”

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