Question

for us, they packed up their few worldly possessions and traveled across oceans in search of a new life.
for us, they toiled in sweatshops and settled the west; endured the lash of the whip and plowed the hard earth.
for us, they fought and died, in places like
identify appeal(s) in this excerpt.
× logos ✔ ethos ✔ pathos
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what does president obama use to create emotional appeal and build credibility as a fellow american? check the three boxes that apply.
□ images of american sacrifices
✔ connections to suffering ancestors
✔ visions of the unsettled west
□ mentions of his own sacrifice
✔ repetition of the word “us”
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Explanation:

• Connections to suffering ancestors: By referring to ancestors' hardships (packing possessions, toiling, enduring whip - lash), it creates an emotional connection (pathos) and builds credibility as a fellow American (ethos) who understands the shared heritage.
• Visions of the unsettled West: This imagery evokes a sense of the collective American experience (ethos) and can stir emotions (pathos) related to the nation's history and the struggles of those who settled it.
• Repetition of the word “us”: The use of “us” creates a sense of unity and shared identity (ethos), and can also be an emotional appeal (pathos) as it makes the audience feel included in the narrative.

Answer:

connections to suffering ancestors, visions of the unsettled West, repetition of the word “us”