Which sentence most clearly describes part of Elie Wiesel's rhetorical situation in "The Perils of Indifference"?A.He gives historical examples of when governments failed to intervene.B.He lists a number of genocides that took place in the world recently.C.He is speaking just after the United States' intervention in Kosovo.D.He ultimately makes the point that indifference can be worse than evil.

Which sentence most clearly describes part of Elie Wiesel's rhetorical situation in "The Perils of Indifference"?A.He gives historical examples of when governments failed to intervene.B.He is giving a speech at the White House before President Clinton.C.He relies on the third person to detach himself briefly from his experiences.D.He recalls some of his own experiences as a Jew during the Holocaust.

Read this excerpt from the conclusion of Elie Wiesel's "The Perils of Indifference" speech:Does it mean that we have learned from the past? Does it mean that society has changed? Has the human being become less indifferent and more human? Have we really learned from our experiences? Are we less insensitive to the plight of victims of ethnic cleansing and other forms of injustices in places near and far? Is today's justified intervention in Kosovo, led by you, Mr. President, a lasting warning that never again will the deportation, the terrorization of children and their parents, be allowed anywhere in the world? Will it discourage other dictators in other lands to do the same?Which statement best describes Wiesel's use of a rhetorical device?A.Wiesel asks rhetorical questions with the expectation that his audience, the president of the United States, will answer them.B.Wiesel ends his speech with several rhetorical questions to leave the audience with something to think about.C.Wiesel presents himself as an expert on his topic in order to help the audience find him more trustworthy.D.Wiesel uses several metaphors and similes in order to help his audience better understand the suffering he endured.

Click to read the passage from "The Perils of Indifference," by Elie Wiesel. Then answer the question.What does Wiesel use here to develop his claims?A.He explicitly discusses the term "indifference."B.He lists several statistics about human suffering.C.He lists examples of international indifference.D.He uses his personal experience as evidence.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

How does Wiesel reestablish his ethos in the conclusion to "The Perils of Indifference"?A.He provides an emotional image of a young boy accompanying an old man.B.He gives factual information about his life and experiences during the war.C.He reminds the audience of his experiences as a Holocaust survivor.D.He asks the audience to remember the Holocaust always.

Which example from the conclusion of "The Perils of Indifference" helps Wiesel to establish pathos?A.The emotional image of the young boy accompanying the old manB.The reminder that Wiesel is a Holocaust survivorC.The information that Wiesel was born in the Carpathian MountainsD.The quick shift away from the confrontational aspects of his speechSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS