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In the first and second paragraphs of "War Message to Congress," how does Wilson establish pathos, an appeal based on emotions?

A
He says to “put excited feelings away.”
B
He references his title and position.
C
He talks about the US lives lost.
D
He cites facts about the German aim.
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Johan is listening to his principal deliver a speech about the importance of physical education in school. Johan is planning to write an argumentative essay on the topic. After the speech, Johan should first

A
begin to formulate his thesis.
B
review and clarify his notes.
C
file his notes and read them later.
D
decide what kind of shorthand to use.
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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.” 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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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.”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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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 sentences. Fellow students, I know I will be a wonderful class president because I truly care about all of you, and I want this school to be the best place that it can possibly be. I am open and willing to listen, and do whatever I need to do to help all of you. In these sentences, the speaker is appealing to

A
ethos, an appeal based on the speaker’s character.
B
logos, an appeal based on logic and reason.
C
pathos, an appeal based on emotion.
D
purpose, an appeal based on the audience’s function.
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Read the sentence. As president of the Student Council for two years now, I think that it is time we try to establish a better system for spending our funds. What kind of appeal is the speaker using in this sentence?

A
ethos, an appeal based on the speaker’s character
B
logos, an appeal based on logic and reason
C
pathos, an appeal based on the audience’s emotions
D
eros, an appeal based on love
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Read the excerpt from President Woodrow Wilson’s speech, “War Message to Congress.” I am not now thinking of the loss of property involved, immense and serious as that is, but only for the wanton and wholesale destruction of the lives of non-combatants, men, women, and children, engaged in pursuits which have always, even in the darkest periods of modern history, been deemed innocent and legitimate. Property can be paid for; the lives of peaceful and innocent people cannot be.Which statement best describes the main idea of the excerpt?

A
A lot of the nation’s property has been destroyed.
B
The nation has lost an immense amount of wealth.
C
Human lives are worth more than material items.
D
The nation will get back everything that was lost.
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Read the excerpt from President Woodrow Wilson’s speech, “War Message to Congress.”I have called the Congress into extraordinary session because there are serious, very serious, choices of policy to be made, and made immediately, which it was neither right nor constitutionally permissible that I should assume the responsibility of making.Which best explains why President Wilson chooses the word “extraordinary”?

A
He is trying to call attention to the issue.
B
He thinks the nation will go to war.
C
He likes using diverse vocabulary.
D
He is apologizing for calling this session.
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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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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.Which best states if the speech is effective or ineffective?

A
ineffective because it still involves the U.S. in a World War
B
effective because President Wilson outlines the emotional reasons for entering the war
C
effective because President Wilson is a good, strong speaker
D
ineffective because the speech made Congress angry
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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.Which is the best reason why President Wilson uses the word “we”?

A
It is the proper way to speak when giving a speech.
B
It is a filler word to help his speech flow better.
C
It is effective because it makes listeners feel unified.
D
It is used to calm the fears of the German government.

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