Read the excerpt from Roosevelt’s "Four Freedoms” speech.
Since the beginning of our American history, we have been engaged in change—in a perpetual peaceful revolution—a revolution which goes on steadily, quietly adjusting itself to changing conditions—without the concentration camp or the quick-lime in the ditch. The world order which we seek is the cooperation of free countries, working together in a friendly, civilized society.
This nation has placed its destiny in the hands and heads and hearts of its millions of free men and women; and its faith in freedom under the guidance of God. Freedom means the supremacy of human rights everywhere. Our support goes to those who struggle to gain those rights or keep them. Our strength is our unity of purpose. To that high concept there can be no end save victory.
What were the intended effects of the rhetorical appeals used in this section of Roosevelt’s speech? Check all that apply.
A) to describe for Americans the potential dangers of not joining in the war
B) to remind Americans that they have always stood and fought for democracy
C) to convince Americans that joining in the war was the absolute right thing to do
D) to encourage Americans to enlist in the military so as to help fight in the war
E) to persuade Americans that support for the war would ultimately lead to victory
If you are sure that A and D are not the answers, and if you are that there are three correct answers, then logically the correct answers are B,C, and E. Have a good day :)
