Media Literacy: Analyze Speeches Given in Historical Context – English 10 B-CR – Flashcards
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Which appeal did Kennedy not use to evoke pathos in his audience during his inaugural address?
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an appeal to accept Kennedy as a trustworthy president
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What was not a theme that Kennedy addressed in his inaugural speech?
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protecting the environment
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Which statement is true?
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Kennedy wanted to give an inspiring speech without being long-winded.
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Which technique does not add to the memorability of a speech?
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using a loud voice, shouting key words
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Which passage from Kennedy's inaugural address is a metaphor?
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"And let every other power know that this Hemisphere intends to remain the master of its own house."
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All of the following added to the clarity of the content in Kennedy's inaugural address except __________.
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the use of pathos
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Which statement is false?
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The best speeches are full of logos and have very little ethos or pathos.
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All of the following words describe Kennedy's inaugural address except __________.
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Indifferent
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Which phrase defines "chiasmus" best?
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the use of repetition in opposite order with the focus on the structure of the phrasing
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What was the overall purpose of John F. Kennedy's inaugural speech?
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to address the nation upon being sworn in as President of the United States
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Which passage from Kennedy's inaugural address is an example of anaphora?
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"All this will not be finished in the first one hundred days. Nor will it be finished in the first one thousand days, nor in the life of this Administration, nor even perhaps in our lifetime on this planet."
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Which statement is false?
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Kennedy had several years' experience working in the medium of television, but Nixon did not.
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Which statement identifies the impact parallelism can have when used in a speech?
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Parallelism keeps information organized, provides emphasis, and oftentimes adds rhythm.
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Which technique did Kennedy use to encourage America's participation in supporting human rights throughout the world?
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an appeal to moral responsibility
