Gun Violence
The leading cause of death among American children and teens.
What are guns
What is the republican, Mike Garcias, opinion on "gun-free-zones"?
He thinks they are ineffective and make school vulnerable
What is the text about
Gun violence
Which rhetorical device is this
We need to pass an assault weapons ban, mandate universal background checks, require safe storage of guns, hold manufacturers accountable,
List
who won VM 2022
Argentina
How many people died in the Nashville school shooting?
3 students and 3 staff members
Of these gun laws that experts say could help reduce mass shooting deaths, which one do Americans most support?
An assault weapons ban
A ban on sales to all violent criminals
Expanded mental health treatment
Expanded mental health treatment
What is the name of the proposal by Thomas Massie, and what words does it contain to persuade the reader
It is called the student safety act. It's called safety so it gives the reader the impression, that the act will improve safety in schools
Who supports Thomas Massie?
Groups like Gun owners of america, Women for Gun rights, American Firearms Association
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
how many children are shot every day in America
12 children die and another 32 are injured from gun violence every day / 44 children
How many guns are in the United States?
(within 5 million)
270 million
How does Thomas Massie justify the need to change "gun-free-zone" legislation
He uses statistical data (logos)
Why is the text negativ towards gun control?
The text highlights proposals from republicans that focus on arming school staff.
Focus on republican values
Red, yellow, and blue
What are the primary colors
Which states have the most gun death (murders, suicides and other categories) pr. 100.000 people in the U.S.?
Mississippi (33.9 per 100,000 people)
Of the more than 38,000 firearm-related deaths in the United States in 2016, the majority were what?
Suicides
Homicides
Accidents
Deaths related to law enforcement
Suicides
what kinds of appeal forms is present in the text?
Logos (statistics), ethos (credibility)
What does Thomas Massie's legislation aim to do with the Gun-free-zones of 1990?
He aims to repeal the Gun-free school zones act
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How many people died from gun-related injuries (murders, suicides and other categories) in the U.S. in 2021?
(within 3000)
48,830 people died from gun-related injuries
About what percentage of American gun owners are estimated to have bought a gun without a background check?
(within 5 %)
33%
How can the reader tell that Thomas Massie is against gun-free-zone legislation?
He uses negative words to describe the gun-free-zone, like inefficiency and vulnerrability
Which rhetorical device is this
everyone there is a sitting duck.
Metaphor
How many nerf guns does Dalle have
20+