Question

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

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

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

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


2- A part of the sacrifice means the payment of more money in taxes. In my Budget Message I shall recommend that a greater portion of this great defense program be paid for from taxation than we are paying today. No person should try, or be allowed, to get rich out of this program; and the principle of tax payments in accordance with ability to pay should be constantly before our eyes to guide our legislation.

Based on this passage, what is Roosevelt's view on taxes?

A) Businesses and individuals should try to pay as little tax as they can, without breaking the law.

B) Taxes are a burden that should not be applied in ordinary circumstances.

C) People should be taxed according to how much money they have.

D) Businesses and individuals should voluntarily pay more tax in times of national emergency.


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

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

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

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

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

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

A) to advocate for the United Nations to develop its own armed forces so that member states need not participate in future wars

B) to call for the United States to establish formal diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union in order to prevent further war

C) to reject and dismiss calls for the British government to forge a "special relationship" with the American government

D)to warn America and the world about the threat that the Soviet Union and the rise of communism posed to freedom and peace

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

A)Churchill asks a rhetorical question so that he may directly address the problem, as he sees it, and then boldly and confidently suggest the specific steps that must be taken to reach a solution.

B) Churchill asks a rhetorical question so that he can dismiss those who consider his views to be based on old grudges and anger stemming from his time as a world leader.

C) Churchill asks a rhetorical question so that he can then speak specifically about possible objections to his arguments that are based on religious grounds.

D) Churchill asks a rhetorical question so that he can then express what he sees as the goal that must be shared by all free nations: the security, safety, and freedom of everyone in the entire world.

Answer 1

1- Roosevelt uses rhetoric in this excerpt advance his viewpoint by:

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

We use parallel structure when we are comparing items in a list.

2- Roosevelt's view on taxes is:

C) People should be taxed according to how much money they have.

Because he says that the taxes would be accorded to the ability to pay them.  

3- In "Four Freedoms Speech," Roosevelt develop his idea about the country’s obligation to other democracies by:

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

In the speech he says: "We are committed to full support of all those resolute people everywhere who are resisting aggression and are thereby keeping war away from our Hemisphere"

4- One of Churchill's purposes for writing "The Sinews of Peace" was:

C) to reject and dismiss calls for the British government to forge a "special relationship" with the American government .

Churchill's "Sinews of Peace" speech sought to provide direction and vitality to the British-American alliance as relations with the Soviet Union collapsed

5- Churchill uses rhetoric to advance his purpose in this section of "The Sinews of Peace" by:

D) Churchill asks a rhetorical question so that he can then express what he sees as the goal that must be shared by all free nations: the security, safety, and freedom of everyone in the entire world.