Question

what is one persuasive strategy that fdr uses in the conclusions of both speeches that he gave after the attack on pearl harbor?

a. he focuses on the unity and strength of the american people and peoples of other nations who believe in freedom.

b. he says a prayer in the hope of bringing calm to the hearts of listeners.

c. he ends with a series of questions meant to make americans think about their role in the war.

d. he gives reasons why the u.s. military is the best in the world.

Explanation:

To determine the persuasive strategy FDR used in the conclusions of his speeches after Pearl Harbor, we analyze each option:

• Option A: FDR often emphasized unity among Americans and those of other freedom - believing nations. This is a common persuasive strategy to rally support and show a united front against the enemy.
• Option B: Saying a prayer was not a consistent persuasive strategy in the conclusions of both speeches.
• Option C: Ending with a series of questions to make Americans think about their war role was not a typical strategy in these speeches.
• Option D: Giving reasons why the US military is the best in the world was not a focus of the conclusions of these speeches.

Answer:

A. He focuses on the unity and strength of the American people and peoples of other nations who believe in freedom.