Question

1. match the words with the descriptions.

quoting famous people to persuade
urgent needs
an appeal that uses emotions like fear

1. choose the best answer.

schenck and baer were found guilty of using the u.s. mail to spread ______ to obstruct the draft.
propaganda
new taxation
revenues
communism

1. choose the best transition word.

______ you decide what you think, listen to everyones point of view.
nevertheless
before
lest
besides

Explanation:

Match rhetorical terms with descriptions

For Question 13, we analyze the descriptions to identify the matching rhetorical terms:

• "quoting famous people to persuade" refers to the use of authority or testimony, often associated with Rhetorical Appeals (specifically ethos/authority).
• "urgent needs" relates to exigence or immediate necessity.
• "an appeal that uses emotions like fear" is a classic emotional appeal, known as pathos.

Analyze the Schenck v. United States context

For Question 14, we look at the historical facts of Schenck v. United States:

• Charles Schenck and Elizabeth Baer were members of the Socialist Party prosecuted under the Espionage Act of 1917.
• They distributed leaflets through the mail urging draft-age men to resist conscription.
• These leaflets are historically classified as anti-war pamphlets or "propaganda" aimed at obstructing military recruitment.
• Therefore, "propaganda" is the correct term to fill the blank.

Determine the correct transition word

For Question 15, we evaluate the logical relationship between the two clauses:

• Clause 1: "\_\_\_\_\_ you decide what you think"
• Clause 2: "listen to everyone's point of view."
• The sentence advises gathering perspectives prior to forming a final opinion.
• "Before" establishes this temporal sequence perfectly.
• Thus, using Transition Words for chronological order, "Before" is the correct choice.

Answer:

Question 13

• quoting famous people to persuade: testimonial / appeal to authority
• urgent needs: exigency
• an appeal that uses emotions like fear: appeal to fear / pathos

Question 14

• propaganda (Correct answer)
• new taxation
• revenues
• communism

Question 15

• Nevertheless
• Before (Correct answer)
• Lest
• Besides