But he never did. For close to four years now, he’s shown no interest in putting in the work; no interest in finding common ground; no interest in using the awesome power of his office to help anyone but himself and his friends; no interest in treating the presidency as anything but one more reality show that he can use to get the attention he craves. Identify the persuasive technique used by the speaker in the above lines?2 marksUse of rhetorical questions.Use of hypophora.Use of repetition.Use of antithesis

Question 12 of 16Which example most clearly describes part of a rhetorical situation?A.Evidence used to back up a series of well-thought-out pointsB.The vice president's goal of persuading young people to voteC.A logical argument meant to appeal to listeners' common senseD.The president's use of words like liar to smear his opponentSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Twelve years ago, when I began my search for a vice president, I didn’t know I’d end up finding a brother. Joe and I came from different places and different generations. But what I quickly came to admire about him is his resilience, born of too much struggle; his empathy, born of too much grief.  Which persuasive technique the above lines hint at?2 marksPathosLogosEthosNone of the above

Question 6 of 10What challenge do presidents in particular face when persuading an audience?A.They must exaggerate the truth.B.They must speak briefly.C.They must avoid overstepping their authority.D.They must focus on facts and statistics when there are none.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

"In his (2005) Commencement Address at Knox College, Barack Obama strategically employs historical allusions, persuasive rhetoric, and thought-provoking comparisons, emphasizing the urgency of collective action in addressing societal challenges and shaping the nation's trajectory. By adeptly utilizing rhetorical strategies such as ethos, pathos, and a compelling array of rhetorical devices, Obama effectively implores the graduating class to recognize their role in driving societal progress, thus prompting a critical analysis of the speech's persuasive techniques and their impact on the audience's perception and engagement."

10 things about the speech that you DID NOT like at all.   A list of flaws and mistakes he made in his presentation.  There are many things to consider, and in your critique, also give 10 helpful tips on how he could improve.  Highlight what went wrong, and how to make it right. Were his methods able to get his Information across?  Was he passionate and committed in his efforts of Persuasion to his cause?  Also take note of the Delivery of his speech.  Was it engaging, or painful to watch in it's entirety?  Were you following his message, or zoning out?  Was he able to persuade you to see his point of view?  Did he keep your attention?  Did his delivery have interesting variety?  Did the organization of the speech help comprehension, or was it a confusing mess?  Did he seem rehearsed and emotionally committed, or unfocused and unprepared?