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September 11, 2001

Question 8 • EAP-Virginia and US History B CR

What loaded language is used in this passage against the Patriot Act? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
"hastily passed 45 days after 9/11 in the name of national security"
B
"expanding the authority to monitor"
C
"spy on ordinary Americans"
D
"turns regular citizens into suspects"
E
"created to catch terrorists"

Explanation

Loaded language uses emotionally charged wording to shape how readers feel. “Hastily passed” suggests the Patriot Act was rushed without enough care, while “spy on ordinary Americans” and “turns regular citizens into suspects” present it in an alarming, critical way. “Expanding the authority to monitor” is more neutral, and “created to catch terrorists” frames the Act positively.

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