Question

Read this passage from "Four Freedoms Speech" by Franklin D. Roosevelt.

No realistic American can expect from a dictator’s peace international generosity, or return of true independence, or world disarmament, or freedom of expression, or freedom of religion—or even good business.

How does Roosevelt’s use of rhetoric in this excerpt advance his viewpoint?

A. By using antithesis, Roosevelt emphasizes the difference between America and the countries under dictatorship.

B. By using hyperbole, Roosevelt paints an extreme picture of how the dictators of Europe might respond to American requests.

C. By using hypophora, Roosevelt answers the objections that members of Congress have raised about U.S. involvement in World War II.

D. By using parallel structure, Roosevelt draws attention to the reasons he is concerned about the dictators who have taken power in parts of Europe.

Answer 1

@SmokeyBrown

Answer 2

I think Roosevelt's main point in this passage is to list the specific reasons he opposes dictatorship in Europe. He lists these reasons using a repeating parallel structure "or ____, or _____, or _______"
With that in mind, I think D would be our best answer

Answer 3

In "Four Freedoms Speech," how does Roosevelt develop his idea about the country’s obligation to other democracies?


A. By referencing historical events, Roosevelt clearly identifies instances when other democracies came to the aid of the United States.


B. Using imagery, Roosevelt creates a vivid description of how the people of all democracies suffer when dictatorships take over anywhere.


C. By making allusions to significant challenges in American history, he suggests that America has always involved itself in conflicts across the world.


D. By using language that emphasizes rights, dignity, justice, and morality, Roosevelt suggests that America should help nations where these are threatened.

Answer 4

I read this speech a couple days ago as part of another question. Going by memory, I think there was definitely the use of imagery. If I'm remembering correctly and that's true, I think B would probably be the best answer

Answer 5

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What was one of Churchill's purposes for writing "The Sinews of Peace"?

A. to share his thoughts on joining the United Nations organization to establish peace

B. to emphasize the importance of the American and British governments forging a "special relationship" to establish and maintain peace

C. to assert that the United States and Great Britain must reconcile with the Soviet Union and create a bond as strong as "an iron curtain"

D. to celebrate Great Britain's post-World War II role in developing a plan for world peace

Answer 6

It's a very long passage indeed, but I definitely saw mention of the United Nations organization (UNO), so I think A would be correct

Answer 7

Read the passage.

excerpt from "The Sinews of Peace" by Winston Churchill

A world organisation has already been erected for the prime purpose of preventing war, UNO, the successor of the League of Nations, with the decisive addition of the United States and all that that means, is already at work. We must make sure that its work is fruitful, that it is a reality and not a sham, that it is a force for action, and not merely a frothing of words, that it is a true temple of peace in which the shields of many nations can some day be hung up, and not merely a Ritz Crackerpit in the Tower of Babel. Before we cast away the solid assurances of national armaments for self-preservation we must be certain that our temple is built, not upon shifting sands or quagmires, but upon rock. Anyone can see with his eyes open that our path will be difficult and also long, but if we persevere together as we did in the two world wars—though not, alas, in the interval between them—I cannot doubt that we shall achieve our common purpose in the end.

How does Churchill use rhetoric to advance his purpose in this section of "The Sinews of Peace"?

A. Churchill uses a metaphor that compares the defunct League of Nations to the Tower of Babel, thereby suggesting that past attempts to bring diverse cultures and nations together were foolish and destructive.

B. Churchill uses a metaphor that compares the newly formed United Nations to a temple, thereby strengthening his argument that the UN's mission to secure peace and maintain freedom is a moral and ethical one that must be supported.

C. Churchill employs a metaphor that compares the world's future to a path that leads to one of two destinations, war or peace, in order to insist that its leaders bring their people in the proper direction.

D. Churchill employs a metaphor that compares atomic weapons to shields, thereby supporting his assertion that the United States and other western democracies only developed atomic weapons to defend themselves.