Analyzing Rhetorical Strategies in Presidential Speeches

Question 1

Which persuasive technique is used in this passage?

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bandwagon

Question 2

Which phrase from the passage indicates this technique?

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“people of the United States”

Question 3

How would an audience most likely react to this technique?

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by supporting a declaration of war

Question 4

What kind of persuasive technique does the underlined word demonstrate?

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loaded words

Question 5

How does this word contribute to the overall message?

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It conveys disgust.

Question 6

What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

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persuasive techniques used; examples from the speech; a statement about effectiveness

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