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In paragraph 5, what kind of appeal is the author making to support the argument?
Logical
What is the purpose of this selection?
To suggest that military force was necessary against Iraqi military forces
The speaker supports his argument primarily with evidence drawn from —
current events
Why does the author use rhetorical questions in paragraph 7?
To explain the U.S. involvement in the war
Which sentence best supports the author’s claim that military action was the only way to stop Saddam?
However, Saddam clearly felt that by stalling and threatening and defying the United Nations, he could weaken the forces arrayed against him. (paragraph 12)
This photograph symbolizes a common American cultural view that —
the president appreciates military personnel
#1- Read the text box. The author makes this statement to suggest that —
the military action of the United States was thoughtfully considered
Which quotation best supports the main idea of the text?
Our operations are designed to best protect the lives of all the coalition forces by targeting Saddam's vast military arsenal. (paragraph 5)
Which definition best matches the use of the word legitimate in paragraph 6?
Definition 1
In paragraph 3, the political term diplomatic describes action that —
A maintains good relations between governments