Read the excerpt from Roosevelt's State of the Union address and the poster below it.
As spokesmen for the United States Government, you and I take off our hats to those responsible for our American production—to the owners, managers, and supervisors, to the draftsmen and the engineers, and to the workers—men and women—in factories and arsenals and shipyards and mines and mills and forests—and railroads and on highways.
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The speech connects factory work to the war by thanking workers in various American industries, whereas the poster relies heavily on
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Analyzing US World War II Political Messages Explanation: American symbols to promote buying war bonds. Roosevelt's speech is more effective in convincing Americans to buy war bonds because he directly addresses the workers who will be most affected by the war and explains how their work is important. The poster, while patriotic, does not directly address the workers and instead relies on symbols to generate support.
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Look at the poster.
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The contrast of the white print on the red background is most designed to
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capture attention Explanation: grab the viewer's attention. The words See it First" are in a very large font size, which also makes them stand out. The image of the person with their mouth open is also meant to be eye-catching, and it reinforces the message of the text, which is that the viewer should see the movie as soon as it comes out."
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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt's State of the Union address.
We take off our hats to the farmers who have faced an unprecedented task of feeding not only a great Nation but a great part of the world.
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It stresses a positive idea and invigorates the audience. Explanation: Yet, even more than we honor them, we in the Government honor them. We are determined to give them a square deal. The square deal means not only that we shall try to see that they get a square deal in the courts, but that they shall get a square deal in fact and in spirit. It means that we recognize their rights as human beings and as citizens. It means that we put human service above dollar service. It means that we will never press a farmer to sell his products for less than a living price, and that when he receives that price he will have an honest dollar, a dollar adequate to buy the goods he and his family need. It means decent credit for decent farming. It means that we will try to get for the farmer an automobile of his own, and a telephone, and his own home, and that we will try to get for him the things that in our own homes we want for ourselves. President Roosevelt The excerpt is from President Roosevelt's State of the Union address. He is speaking about the farmers and how the government will help them. He says that the government will never press a farmer to sell his products for less than a living price. He also says that the government will try to get for the farmer an automobile of his own, and a telephone, and his own home.
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Look at the poster.
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What is the effect of the rhetorical language that appears in this poster?
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Early stopping will make a late victory stresses the idea that having lower levels of production means it will take longer to win the war Explanation: The rhetorical language in the poster has the effect of making the viewer feel as though they are being spoken to directly. The language is also designed to evoke an emotional response from the viewer, in order to persuade them to take action.
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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt's State of the Union address and the poster below it.
As spokesmen for the United States Government, you and I take off our hats to those responsible for our American production—to the owners, managers, and supervisors, to the draftsmen and the engineers, and to the workers—men and women—in factories and arsenals and shipyards and mines and mills and forests—and railroads and on highways.
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What is a similarity between the speech and the poster?
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Explanation: Both the speech and the poster celebrate the workers of America.
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What are President Roosevelt's primary purposes in his State of the Union address? Check all that apply.
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to convince the public to support an idea
to encourage the public to unite
to motivate the public to take action Explanation: -To gain support for his New Deal policies-To outline his plans for the future-To report on the state of the nation-To rally support for the war effortPresident Roosevelt's primary purposes in his State of the Union address were to gain support for his New Deal policies, outline his plans for the future, and report on the state of the nation.
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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt's State of the Union address.
We must appraise the events of 1942 according to their relative importance; we must exercise a sense of proportion.
How does repetition of the phrase "we must" help Roosevelt achieve his purpose?
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It encourages the public to act with a united front. Explanation: The repetition of the phrase we must" helps Roosevelt to achieve his purpose by emphasizing the importance of the actions he is suggesting. By repeating the phrase, Roosevelt emphasizes that the actions he is suggesting are necessary and that they must be taken in order to achieve the desired outcome."
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Read the excerpt from President Roosevelt's State of the Union address.
I cannot prophesy. I cannot tell you when or where the United Nations are going to strike next in Europe. But we are going to strike—and strike hard.
The primary purpose behind Roosevelt's words in this excerpt is to
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convince the public of America's strength Explanation: In this excerpt, Roosevelt is saying that the United States will take military action against the Axis Powers in Europe, but he does not know when or where that will happen. He is urging Americans to be prepared for war.
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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt's State of the Union address.
Fortunately, there are only a few Americans who place appetite above patriotism. The overwhelming majority realize that the food we send abroad is for essential military purposes, for our own and Allied fighting forces, and for necessary help in areas that we occupy.
How does the phrase "appetite above patriotism" help Roosevelt achieve his purpose?
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It inspires sacrifice by suggesting that making a sacrifice is an act of patriotism Explanation: The phrase appetite above patriotism" is meant to shame Americans who are not doing their part to help the war effort. Roosevelt is trying to appeal to the majority of Americans who are patriotic and want to help the war effort. He is trying to make them see that those who are not helping are putting their own desires above the needs of their country."
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Read the excerpt from President Roosevelt's State of the Union address.
But, as we face that continuing task, we may know that the state of this Nation is good—the heart of this Nation is sound—the spirit of this Nation is strong—the faith of this Nation is eternal.
Roosevelt's primary purpose in this part of the speech is to the audience.
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inspire Explanation: He wants to reassure the people of the United States that despite the many challenges the country is facing, it is still a strong and prosperous nation. He does this by listing some of the positive aspects of the country, such as its strong heart and spirit, and its eternal faith.
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During World War II, the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) program was created. Based on the image and the rhetorical language used, this poster was designed to
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encourage women to join the armed forces. Explanation:He wants to reassure the people of the United States that despite the many challenges the country is facing, it is still a strong and prosperous nation. He does this by listing some of the positive aspects of the country, such as its strong heart and spirit, and its eternal faith.
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Read the excerpt from President Roosevelt's State of the Union address.
I cannot prophesy. I cannot tell you when or where the United Nations are going to strike next in Europe. But we are going to strike—and strike hard. . . .
Of course, there have been disturbances and inconveniences—and even hardships. And there will be many, many more before we finally win. Yes, 1943 will not be an easy year for us on the home front. We shall feel in many ways in our daily lives the sharp pinch of total war.
The repeated use of the word reinforces the strength and power of the United Nations
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strike Explanation: . It also reflects the difficult journey that is still ahead.
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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt's State of the Union address and the poster below it.
Fortunately, there are only a few Americans who place appetite above patriotism. The overwhelming majority realize that the food we send abroad is for essential military purposes, for our own and Allied fighting forces, and for necessary help in areas that we occupy.
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Both the speech and the poster use
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diction to convey their message. Explanation: patriotic language to encourage people to support the war effort by not hoarding food. Roosevelt argues that most Americans are patriotic and realize that the food sent abroad is essential to the war effort. The poster uses patriotic symbols, such as the American flag and the Statue of Liberty, to make the same argument.
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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt's State of the Union address and the poster below it.
Fortunately, there are only a few Americans who place appetite above patriotism. The overwhelming majority realize that the food we send abroad is for essential military purposes, for our own and Allied fighting forces, and for necessary help in areas that we occupy.
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Which is a difference between the speech and the poster?
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The poster directly reminds civilians how they can contribute to the war effort, but the speech does not Explanation: The speech is about how there are only a few Americans who care more about food than patriotism, while the poster is about how food is necessary for military purposes.
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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt's State of the Union address.
We take off our hats to the farmers who have faced an unprecedented task of feeding not only a great Nation but a great part of the world.
What is the effect of repeating the word great in this excerpt?
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It stresses a positive idea and invigorates the audience Explanation: The effect of repeating the word great in this excerpt is to create a sense of awe and admiration for the farmers who have faced an unprecedented task. By repeating the word great, Roosevelt highlights the magnitude of the farmers' accomplishment and emphasizes the importance of their work.
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