Select the correct text in the passage.Which paragraph uses rhetoric to convey the idea that the United States must have adequate military preparation to deal with other nations?President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address (1961)excerpt from National Archives     Finally, to those nations who would make themselves our adversary, we offer not a pledge but a request: that both sides begin anew the quest for peace, before the dark powers of destruction unleashed by science engulf all humanity in planned or accidental self-destruction.     We dare not tempt them with weakness. For only when our arms are sufficient beyond doubt can we be certain beyond doubt that they will never be employed.     But neither can two . . . powerful groups of nations take comfort from our present course—both sides overburdened by the cost of modern weapons, both rightly armed by the steady spread of the deadly atom, yet both racing to alter that uncertain balance of terror that stays the hand of mankind's final war.     So let us begin anew—remembering . . . that civility1 is not a sign of weakness, and sincerity is always subject to proof. Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.     Let both sides, for the first time, formulate serious and precise proposals for the inspection and control of arms—and bring the absolute power to destroy other nations under the absolute control of all nations.

Question 5 of 10Read this passage from FDR's Fireside Chat after the attack on Pearl Harbor:I said that we "will make very certain that this form of treachery shall never endanger us again." In order to achieve that certainty, we must begin the great task that is before us by abandoning once and for all the illusion that we can ever again isolate ourselves from the rest of humanity.Which idea from this passage is implicit?A.America must defend its democratic rights.B.America will fight anytime freedom is threatened in our country as well as in other countries.C.No war will be fought again after this one ends in victory.D.War is the only answer when freedoms have been threatened both at home and abroad.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read Franklin Roosevelt’s request for a declaration of war. What are the main purposes of this speech? Select two options. to issue a threat to the country of Japan to explain why military action is necessary to propose alternatives for a next course of action to rally the support of the American people for war to show differences between the US and Japan

Read the following excerpt from a speech by a national leader:Today we are at war. The seriousness of this situation cannot be overstated. We are in danger, and events are uncertain. Recently the enemy has been prevailing, as evidenced by their victories last week. But I can assure you with the faith only an American can have that we will prevail. The world depends on us to provide inspiration to them, and we have never let them down.Based on the word choices in this excerpt, which of the following does the speaker most likely assume about his audience?A.They are unfamiliar with the events mentioned.B.They feel optimistic about the future.C.They are largely an American audience.D.They dispute his understanding of the nature of the events.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which statement best describes how the author uses rhetoric in paragraphs 4-5 to advance his argument?A. The author presents the contributions he has made to the country in order to prove that he is a real American.B. The author describes his background in order to explain why coarse language is simply part of how he speaks.C. The author portrays himself as a father and a veteran as further proof of his desire to shield the nation's youth from harmful books.D. The author explains that he is a man of integrity in order to show why the school's reactions were excessive and wrong.

Question 15 of 24Read the following excerpts from two speeches given by Franklin D. Roosevelt at the onset of America's entrance into World War II in 1941. The first one was given to Congress and the second one was a radio address to the nation:1. With confidence in our armed forces, with the unbounding determination of our people, we will gain the inevitable triumph — so help us God.2. We are now in the midst of a war, not for conquest, not for vengeance, but for a world in which this nation, and all that this nation represents, will be safe for our children.Which most accurately describes a major difference in the emphasis between the two speeches?A.Unlike Speech #2, Speech #1 promises perseverance to gain victory.B.Both speeches use hyperbole to inflate the need for war with Japan.C.Unlike Speech #2, Speech #1 relies on FDR's integrity to persuade Americans.D.Unlike Speech #1, Speech #2 stirs up fear to muster support.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS