Rhetorical Concepts
Name the rhetorical appeal: A video comes across your feed that includes scenes of an American child celebrating her birthday, angrily ranting about receiving less presents than she expected. Then, there’s a scene of a war-torn child drawing a birthday cake in the dirt, singing “Happy Birthday” to herself.
Pathos; the contrast between the American girl and the war-torn girl creates an emotional appeal
Which situation did the WORLD face when FDR delivered the “Four Freedoms” speech? Was the world preparing for a war, in the middle of a war, in the aftermath of a war, or negotiating the end of a war?
In the middle of a war
Which past U.S. president does Kennedy quote, and which rhetorical appeal is used in this excerpt?
Abraham Lincoln; ethos because it makes JFK look more credible when he quotes a past President
The Cold War was a war of _________ fought between the U.S.A. and the _______________ that began in ______.
Ideas; Soviet Union; 1945
What's ARCA High's new counselor's name?
Mr. Colin McAfee
Name the rhetorical appeal: A car commercial depicts a parent saying goodbye to their child as they go off to college, assured that they're sending their child away in a reliable, safe car. The airbag diagram is shown in the next scene.
Logos; the airbag diagram creates a rational argument for choosing this safe car
List the four freedoms FDR wanted guaranteed for every person.
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from want (poverty), freedom from fear (war)
When Kennedy says, “let both sides,” to which two countries is he referring?
U.S.A. and Soviet Union, which were the two sides fighting the Cold War
List three of the countries who fought as the Axis powers in WWII to destroy democracy around the globe.
Italy, Japan, and Germany
What is CSUSA's motto for students and staff?
Strong Minds, Good Hearts
Name the rhetorical appeal: The CDC produces an anti-smoking advertisement that features a woman with a large hole at the base of her neck. She says to quit smoking before the consequences catch up to you.
Define the following vocabulary term or provide a synonym:
“No realistic American can expect from a dictator’s peace international generosity, or return of true independence, or world disarmament, or freedom of expression…” (Roosevelt 6).
to limit or get rid of weapons
Define the following vocabulary term or provide a synonym:
“To that world assembly of sovereign states, the United Nations… we renew our pledge of support—to prevent it from becoming merely a forum for invective…” (Kennedy 11).
Negative, aggressive language that seeks to harm
Which term of FDR’s presidency was he entering at the time of his “Four Freedoms” speech?
His third term
Jaden Cormier
Name the rhetorical device: “Ain’t no mountain high enough/ Ain’t no valley low enough/ Ain’t no river wide enough/ To keep me from gettin’ to you, babe!”
Anaphora; the repetition of "ain't no" creates an emotional appeal
Identify the rhetorical appeal present in this excerpt:
“I have recently pointed out how quickly the tempo of modern warfare could bring into our very midst the physical attack which we must eventually expect if the dictator nations win this war…” (Roosevelt 11).
Logos; this is a rational argument to convince Americans that WWII is on its way to the USA
Identify the rhetorical appeal present in this excerpt.
“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” (Kennedy 13).
Logos; this is a rational argument about the need to avoid nuclear war with other countries
In addition to the threat of nuclear war, Kennedy was concerned about beating the Soviet Union’s scientific advancements in the _______________.
Space Race
Who is ARCA High's nurse?
Nurse Kathryn Moss
Name the rhetorical device: “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
Antithesis; the juxtaposition of "one small step" and "one giant leap" creates an emotional effect
Identify the rhetorical appeal AND device present in this excerpt.
“We should bring more citizens under the coverage of old-age pensions and unemployment insurance. We should widen the opportunities for adequate medical care. We should plan a better system by which persons deserving or needing gainful employment may obtain it” (Roosevelt 18-20).
Anaphora (repetition of "we should"); logos (rational changes to benefit all citizens)
Identify the rhetorical appeal AND device present in this excerpt.
“Let both sides explore which problems unite us instead of belaboring those problems which divide us. Let both sides, for the first time… Let both sides seek to invoke…” (Kennedy 16-18).
Anaphora (repetition of "let both sides"); pathos (appeals to the need for peace and unity)
Growing concerned for democracy across the globe, America shifted from ___________________ in the 1940s to _______________ in the 1960s.
individualism; interventionism
Name all three of ARCA High's assistant principals.
Coach Ward, Coach Scott, and Ms. Marlie Hebert